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Nouvelle recette de beignets moelleux et pas trop gras

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Beignets

Cultural Context

Originating in France, beignets are deep-fried pastries often enjoyed during celebrations and festivals, particularly during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Traditionally, they are served warm and dusted with powdered sugar, symbolizing indulgence and festivity. Today, beignets have gained international popularity, with variations found in various cultures, including the famous New Orleans-style beignets that attract visitors from around the world.

FrenchFRdessert
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
280 g flour
18 g fresh baker's yeast (or 9 g dry baker's yeast)
1 egg
1 tablespoon powdered milk
70 g melted butter
40 g sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
100 g or ml warm water
oil for frying

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.

1

Combine flour and gradually add other ingredients to form the dough.

2

Add the fresh or dry yeast to the mixture.

3

Incorporate the egg, powdered milk, melted butter, sugar, salt, and warm water into the dough.

4

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

5

Shape the dough into donuts and let them rest.

6

Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.

7

Fry the donuts until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

French doughnutsFried pastries
Local Name: Beignets

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