Perfect Gluten Free Beignets

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar frying properties.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia lowers calories while brown sugar adds a richer flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal provides a vegan alternative with binding properties.

Combine gluten-free flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Add yeast to warm milk and let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Mix the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients along with melted butter.

Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rise until doubled in size.

Refrigerate the dough overnight for easier handling.

Roll out the dough to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.

Cut the dough into square shapes and place them on a baking sheet.

Cover the cut dough loosely with plastic wrap and let it proof for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.

Heat oil in a fryer to 325°F (163°C).

Fry the dough pieces until golden brown, ensuring not to overcrowd the fryer.

Remove beignets from the oil using a spider and drain on a plate or bowl.

Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

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