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Oven Baked Beignets on a baking tray.

Oven-baked Beignets

Keesha
Experience the joy of Oven Baked Beignets, presented in two delightful forms: mini hearts sprinkled with pink sugar and larger hearts with elegant detailing. This lighter, oven-baked version of the classic beignet offers a perfect balance of sweetness and a tender, airy texture. Ideal for adding a touch of charm to any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine International
Servings 24 Mini beignets
Calories 111 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Beignets:

  • ¾ cup lukewarm water
  • ¼-½ cup caster sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 4 TBS melted butter
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

For Dusting:

  • 4 Tbsp powdered sugar

For the Pink Glaze and Sugar Topping:

  • Pink food coloring
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • Milk (for brushing)

Instructions
 

Making the dough

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine lukewarm water, caster sugar, melted butter, a pinch of salt, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Beat the egg lightly and add it to the mixture. Mix well until everything is thoroughly incorporated.
  • Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and an additional pinch of salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time, until the right consistency is achieved.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it is smooth.

crafting the shape

  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. For a dual-heart effect, use a large heart cutter for the outline and a smaller one to cut another heart inside. Use a small heart-shaped cutter for mini hearts.
  • Arrange the dough shapes on lined baking sheets. Then, increase your oven temperature to 180°C (356°F.
  • Lightly brush the tops with milk for a golden finish. Optionally, sprinkle pink sugar on top for color.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Allow the beignets to cool before dusting generously with powdered sugar.
  • Relish your delightful, oven-baked pink beignets!

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 77IUCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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