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Glazed Buttermilk Beignet Square

Glazed Buttermilk Beignet Square

Delight in the airy and crispy Glazed Buttermilk Beignet Squares, perfect for any sweet tooth craving.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beignet Dough
  • 1 cup warm buttermilk helps activate the yeast
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast the leavening agent
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar sweetens and feeds the yeast
  • 1 large egg enriches the dough
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted for mixing
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour base of the dough
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
For Frying
  • 2 cups neutral oil (vegetable or canola) enough for deep frying
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar provides sweetness for the glaze
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream adjust for desired thickness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds aroma and flavor
  • 1 pinch salt enhances sweetness

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • Deep pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

How to Make Glazed Buttermilk Beignet Square
  1. In a large bowl, whisk the warm buttermilk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5–8 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the egg and melted butter, stirring until combined. Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1–1½ hours until doubled.
  5. Punch down the dough, roll it to ½-inch thickness, and cut into squares.
  6. Heat oil to 340–350°F. Fry beignet squares for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. In a bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  8. Dip the warm beignets in the glaze and let them set for 5–10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure buttermilk is warm to activate yeast, and maintain oil temperature for frying.

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