Description
This Haitian Beignets recipe features a delightful blend of ripe bananas, warm spices, and fragrant extracts to create soft, fluffy fried dough balls dusted with sugar. Perfect as a sweet breakfast treat or a satisfying snack, these beignets bring a touch of Caribbean flavor to your kitchen with simple ingredients and easy steps.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 mashed bananas
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp granulated sugar, plus more for dusting
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 can Carnation Milk (12 fl. oz.) or water
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Mash the bananas thoroughly using a fork or food processor until smooth. Add sugar, Carnation milk or water, the egg, kosher salt, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix all ingredients well until fully combined.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, stirring gently until you achieve a smooth, thick batter with no lumps.
- Heat the Oil: In a large frying pan, pour 2 cups of vegetable oil. Heat the oil to a temperature between 325°F and 350°F, using a thermometer to maintain consistent heat for optimal frying.
- Fry the Beignets: Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, carefully drop portions of the batter into the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each beignet for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and Cool: Remove the beignets from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Allow them to cool slightly.
- Serve: Dust the beignets generously with granulated sugar and serve warm for the best taste.
Notes
- Maintain the frying oil temperature between 325°F and 350°F to ensure even cooking and prevent greasiness.
- Using ripe bananas is crucial for natural sweetness and flavor.
- If Carnation milk is not available, water can be used as a substitute, but the beignets may be less rich.
- Dust with powdered sugar as an alternative for a finer finish.
- Be cautious when frying and keep children away from hot oil.
- These beignets are best served fresh and warm for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Haitian, Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (based on 12 beignets)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Haitian beignets, fried dough, banana beignets, Caribbean dessert, sweet snack
