Searching for a delightful culinary adventure that brings a taste of the French Quarter to your kitchen? You're in luck! Beignets, those heavenly pillows of fried dough, are simple to make and offer a delightful combination of crispy exteriors and soft, fluffy interiors. With a few basic ingredients and a dash of patience, you can master the art of beignet-making and bring a taste of New Orleans right into your home. Let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of creating perfect beignets, a culinary delight that is both easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
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EASY DROP BEIGNETS
This is a quick recipe for beignets which does not require yeast or rolling and cutting. These are delicious served with chocolate sauce and powdered sugar, cinnamon-sugar, honey, or any other topping that you might use for donuts or waffles.
Provided by BMG
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine flour, water, milk, egg, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Pour oil into a deep skillet or pot and heat over medium-high heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry, turning once, until they rise to the surface and turn golden brown and puffy, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 906 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
EASY BEIGNETS
Me and my family lived in New Orleans for about 15 years. When we left I missed the culture and the people. So when I moved to Tennessee I still wanted to enjoy many of the foods I loved eating there. I found an easy way to make beignets which is basically just a fried batter fritter. All you need is a biscuit mix like Bisquick...
Provided by Cecelia Anderson
Categories Biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, mix the Bisquick baking mix and milk with a fork, until the baking mix is moistened.
- 2. Form a soft dough ball, and then knead the dough about 10 times on a lightly floured flat surface.
- 3. Flatten the dough initially with your hands and then roll the dough out from the center. Leave a little thickness to the dough.
- 4. Cut the dough into strips and then into squares. You can make the squares as big as you want, but consider the size of the saucepan you are using for frying.
- 5. In a medium-sized saucepan have approximately 2 cups of oil on high heat. When the oil is hot drop in your pieces of dough about 4 at a time, because the cooking process is fast. All you basically want to do is brown the dough.
- 6. Have a plate ready to place your browned fritter on and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Continue the process. You do need to watch carefully as you cook the beignets, they cook fast.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your beignets.
- Proof the yeast correctly. This is essential for ensuring that your beignets are light and fluffy.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the beignets tough.
- Fry the beignets in hot oil. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming greasy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the beignets. This will cause them to stick together and not cook evenly.
- Drain the beignets on paper towels before serving. This will help to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the beignets warm with your favorite toppings. Popular toppings include powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or fruit preserves.
Conclusion:
Beignets are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can make beignets that are just as good as the ones you get from your favorite bakery. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or dessert, give beignets a try. You won't be disappointed!
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