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African beignets on cooling rack

African Beignets

Published by Kate
African beignets are made with self rising flour—no yeast necessary! Dip them in peanut butter for a sweet treat with coffee or tea.
4.75 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine African
Servings 36 beignets
Calories 128 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups self rising flour
  • 1⅔ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2⅓ cups water
  • Canola or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil to between 350°F and 375°F in a deep fryer or a large pot on the stove. The temperature will fluctuate as you add the batter—that is ok!
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar. 
  • Whisk the eggs together, then stir the eggs and the water into the flour and sugar mixture. Stir gently just until combined.
  • Use a cookie scoop to place the batter into the hot oil. I put about 5–6 spoonfuls into the oil at one time. Allow to cook for 2 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Then flip using a spider tool or slotted spoon. Sometimes the beignets will flip on their own.
  • Allow to cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until deep golden brown on the other side. Then remove using the spider tool or a slotted spoon. Place on a cooling rack to cool. 
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with honey peanut butter.

Notes

Beignets are best served the day they are made. If you make them ahead, you can re-warm them by putting them in a 400°F oven for 5 minutes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1beignetCalories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSodium: 4mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9g
Keyword african recipes, beignets
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