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Heart-Shaped Oven Baked Beignets

Lisa
These heart-shaped oven-baked beignets are the perfect sweet treat for Valentine’s Day. Fluffy, light, and easy to make, they’re baked instead of fried, making them a deliciously light indulgence!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 15 big beignets
Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Beignets

  • ¾ cup lukewarm water
  • ¼-½ cup caster sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 4 Tbsp melted butter
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

For Dusting:

  • 4 Tbsp powdered sugar

For the Pink Glaze and Sugar Topping:

  • Pink food coloring
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • Milk (for brushing)

Instructions
 

Making the Dough

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine lukewarm water, caster sugar, melted butter, a pinch of salt, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Add the lightly beaten egg and mix until everything is well incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and an additional pinch of salt. Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour (a tablespoon at a time) until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Shaping the Beignets

  • Roll the dough out on a floured surface to a thickness of about ¼ inch. For heart-shaped beignets, use a large heart-shaped cutter for the main shape, and a smaller heart cutter for creating mini hearts or a heart outline inside.
  • Arrange the heart-shaped dough on a lined baking sheet.

Preparing for Baking

  • Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C).
  • Lightly brush the tops of the beignets with milk to help them achieve a golden-brown finish. If you want a colorful twist, sprinkle some pink sugar on top.
  • Bake the beignets in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Finishing Touches

  • Allow the beignets to cool slightly before dusting them generously with powdered sugar.
  • Optionally, mix a small amount of pink food coloring with the sugar and sprinkle it over the top for a fun, festive look.

Nutrition

Serving: 1beignetCalories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.001gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 122IUCalcium: 44mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Beignets, Oven Baked Beignets
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