Beignets

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Ingredients 3
  • Servings 9

Ingredients

Steps

  • 1
    In deep fat fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 350°F.
  • 2
    Line a plate with paper towels; set aside.
  • 3
    On lightly floured work surface, roll dough into ball and pat into 8x6-inch rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 9 equal pieces using pizza cutter or knife.
  • 4
    Fry 2 or 3 pieces of dough at a time in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning with slotted spoon, until deep golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels.
  • 5
    Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar, and serve warm.

  • Make ‘em mini! Cut dough into smaller pieces for bite-size beignets.
  • Always wear an apron and long sleeves when working with hot oil, and use oven mitts while turning and removing dough to protect your hands.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
13%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
250mg
11%
Potassium
0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
6g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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