Biscuit Beignets
Biscuit Beignets are fried in oil until they are golden, puffy pillows and then dusted with a blanket of powdered sugar. They are so good with a cup of coffee.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tube refrigerated Buttermilk Flaky Layers Biscuits
- Vegetable oil
- Powdered sugar
- Caramel sauce optional
Instructions
- Separate the biscuits and cut each one in thirds.
- Pour 2 inches of oil into a Dutch oven and heat to 350 degrees.
- Fry about 5 beignets at a time, frying until golden on each side.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Best served right away.
Notes
It is helpful to use a thermometer for this recipe. You want to make sure the oil is not too hot or the outsides will burn before the insides are done.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg