Fried Croissant Beignets
Indulge in the delightful experience of Fried Croissant Beignets, a perfect blend of flaky pastry and rich chocolate filling. These airy treats elevate any gathering, making them ideal for breakfast, dessert, or special occasions. With their unique croissant shape and a crispy exterior, each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a gooey chocolate surprise. Easy to make at home with simple ingredients, these beignets are also customizable, allowing you to experiment with different fillings like fruit preserves or cream cheese. Share them at your next potluck or picnic and watch them disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 60 ml milk
- 120 ml water
- 21 g active dry yeast
- 50 g sugar
- 550 g Manitoba flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 5 g salt
- 70 g unsalted butter
- 750 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
- 350 g chocolate spread
Instructions
- Combine lukewarm milk, water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl; let it sit until bubbly (about 10 minutes).
- In a stand mixer with a dough hook, add flour, eggs, egg yolk, salt, and the yeast mixture. Knead on low speed for about 6-8 minutes until elastic.
- Incorporate butter and knead for another 3-4 minutes.
- Cover and let the dough rise for about an hour; refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle; cut into triangles and form croissants. Let rise again until tripled in size.
- Heat oil to 170-180°C (340-355°F) and fry beignets until golden brown on both sides.
- Dust with sugar and fill with chocolate spread using a pastry bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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