Description
These buttermilk beignets are elevated with a vibrant orange-ginger honey glaze, creating a delightful and irresistible treat. Perfect for brunch or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour, sifted
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Granulated Sugar
- 5g (1 tsp) Baking Powder
- 2g (½ tsp) Salt
- 240ml (1 cup) Buttermilk
- 1 Large Egg
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 5ml (1 tsp) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract
- Vegetable Oil for Deep-Frying
- 120ml (½ cup) Honey
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) Fresh Orange Juice
- 5ml (1 tsp) Orange Zest
- 2g (½ tsp) Grated Fresh Ginger
- 2g (½ tsp) Ground Cardamom (optional)
- 15g (¼ cup) Toasted Sliced Almonds
- Powdered Sugar — for dusting
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: Whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Form the Dough: Combine wet and dry ingredients, stir until just combined, and rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll and Cut Dough: Roll dough to 1cm thickness and cut into squares.
- Fry the Beignets: Fry in batches until golden brown.
- Make the Glaze: Simmer honey, orange juice, zest, and ginger.
- Glaze Beignets: Toss warm beignets in warm glaze.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with almonds and powdered sugar.
Notes
For the lightest texture, sift the flour and avoid overmixing the dough. Maintaining the correct oil temperature is crucial for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg