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Easy Classic French Beignets

Easy Classic French Beignets: Indulge in Homemade Sweet Delights

Savor Easy Classic French Beignets, a delightful homemade treat that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Deep pot
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

Frying Oil

  • Vegetable oil or canola oil for deep-frying

Dough

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour See more at: https://www.thespruceeats.com/all-about-flour-995124
  • 4 large eggs

Topping

  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar See more at: https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-make-powdered-sugar-1705431

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Fill a deep pot with 2 inches of oil and heat to 375 F.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter in the water over medium-high heat.
  • Add salt and flour, and quickly stir until a sticky batter is formed. Remove from heat.
  • Beat in the eggs, 1 egg at a time, until the batter is smooth.
  • Fry mounded teaspoons of dough, several at a time, for about 6 minutes or until light, golden brown on each side.
  • Drain the beignets for a few minutes on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1beignetCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword beignets, desserts, easy recipes, French pastries, Homemade Treats, sweet delights
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