Delicious Saffron Baked Beignets

March 01, 2014

Golden, delicious saffron baked beignets are a twist on the New Orleans favorite.

2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter, diced
powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon saffron

Scald milk with the saffron. Allow to cool to between 100 to 105. Add the yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add cooled milk and allow to sit 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add the egg...
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Nutritions

Calories
207

Sodium
221mg
9% DV

Fat
12g
18% DV

Protein
13g
27% DV

Carbs
10g
3% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV