New Orleans Beignets Recipe

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New Orleans Beignets
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • vegetable oil , for deep frying

Directions:

  1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a big bowl.
  2. In a smaller bowl, combine the milk, water, and egg; whisk until well blended.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; stir until the batter is well blended and smooth.
  4. In a deep-fat fryer or deep, heavy skillet, heat about 2 inches of oil over med-high heat until it reaches 325° on a deep fat thermometer.
  5. Drop the batter by heaping teaspoons into the fat about 10 at a time (never overcrowding the vessel), fry until golden brown, 6-7 minutes, and drain on paper towels.
  6. Place the powdered sugar in a fine sieve and sprinkle generously over the beignets.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 549.9 Kcal (2302 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.42g 21%
Cholesterol 31.82mg 11%
Sodium 714.02mg 30%
Potassium 1389.61mg 30%
Total Carbs 96.88g 32%
Sugars 33.68g 135%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 11.16g 22%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 357.8mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 249.49 Kcal (1045 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.09g 21%
Cholesterol 14.44mg 11%
Sodium 323.95mg 30%
Potassium 630.46mg 30%
Total Carbs 43.95g 32%
Sugars 15.28g 135%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 8%
Protein 5.06g 22%
Iron 0.6mg 7%
Calcium 162.3mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.7
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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