Description
Fried Croissant Beignets are a mouthwatering fusion of flaky croissant dough and sweet, crispy beignets. These delectable treats are filled with rich chocolate spread, making them a perfect indulgence for any occasion, from brunch gatherings to festive celebrations. With their golden-brown exterior and light, airy texture, these beignets will surely impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and fun to customize with various fillings or toppings, they invite creativity in the kitchen while delivering an irresistible flavor experience in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 ml milk
- 120 ml water
- 21 g active dry yeast
- 50 g sugar
- 550 g Manitoba flour (or bread flour)
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 5 g salt
- 70 g unsalted butter
- 750 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
- 350 g chocolate spread
Instructions
- Prepare the yeast mixture by combining lukewarm milk, water, yeast, and sugar; let it froth for about 10 minutes.
- Mix flour, eggs, egg yolk, salt, and the yeast mixture in a stand mixer. Knead until smooth, then incorporate butter.
- Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and cut into triangles. Shape into croissant forms and let rise again until tripled in size.
- Heat oil to the correct frying temperature and fry each beignet until golden brown on both sides.
- Dust with sugar-cinnamon mixture and fill with chocolate spread if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 34mg