Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Nutella-filled beignets with this irresistible recipe. These fluffy, fried dough squares are generously filled with creamy Nutella, dusted with powdered sugar, and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
Additional:
- vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup Nutella (or more as needed)
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Add egg, milk, melted butter, salt, and flour; knead until elastic.
- Rise: Let dough rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Shape and Fry: Roll out dough, cut into squares, fry until golden brown.
- Fill: Pipe Nutella into beignets.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
- Warm Nutella for easier filling.
- Best enjoyed fresh, or reheat leftovers at 300°F for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
