Southern · dessert
Beignets
Beignets reads sweetness 7.5, richness 4.8 and salinity 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Southern dessert, about 26 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.5 · Richness 4.8 · Salinity 3.6 · Umami 2.6 · Funk & Ferment 1.8 · Nutty 0.9
What's in it (10)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp shortening
- 1 egg
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Time & effort: about 26 min (22 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 318.2 kcal, 4.9 g protein, 12.2 g fat, 48.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Mix yeast with warm water until foamy, then blend in milk, sugar, salt, shortening, egg, and enough flour for a soft dough.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 4 hours, then roll out, cut into squares, and fry in 375°F oil until puffed and golden on both sides.
- Drain briefly and bury under a snowfall of powdered sugar.
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- Cachapa de Jojoto — Venezuelan
- Ensaymada (Soft Brioche with Butter, Sugar and Kesong Puti) — Filipino
- Bola de Berlim — Portuguese
- Pan Cubano (Cuban Bread) — Cuban
- Qatayef (Ramadan Stuffed Pancakes) — Egyptian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.