New Orleans Beignets Recipe

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New Orleans Beignets
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Directions:

  1. Combine yeast, 1/2 cup warm water and 1 tsp granulated sugar in bowl of a heavy duty mixer; let stand 5 minutes. Add milk, eggs, salt, and remaining granulated sugar.
  2. Microwave remaining 1 cup water until hot, about 115 degrees, stir in shortening until melted. Add to yeast mixture. Beat at low speed, gradually adding 4 cups flour, until smooth.
  3. Gradually add remaining 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour, beating until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl; turn to grease top. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours.
  4. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; roll to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares.
  5. Pour oil to depth of 2 to 3 inches into a dutch oven; heat to 360 degrees; fry dough in batches, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack. Dust immediately with powdered sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 230.67 Kcal (966 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.15g 8%
Cholesterol 22.25mg 7%
Sodium 139.7mg 6%
Potassium 106.86mg 2%
Total Carbs 38.75g 13%
Sugars 3.01g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 5%
Protein 7.66g 15%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 45mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 259.02 Kcal (1084 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.78g 8%
Cholesterol 24.99mg 7%
Sodium 156.87mg 6%
Potassium 119.99mg 2%
Total Carbs 43.51g 13%
Sugars 3.38g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.47g 5%
Protein 8.6g 15%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 2.2mg 11%
Calcium 50.5mg 4%

* 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

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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