baked beignet recipe

Nothing can compare to a soft baked Brown Butter Beignet topped with a sweet orange brown butter glaze. There&rsquo;s big flavor in these bite-sized treats!

Baked Brown Butter Beignets with Orange Brown Butter Glaze

brown butter, reserved from beignets

confectioner's sugar

orange zest, about 1 large orange

orange juice, about 2 large oranges

unsalted butter

warm water, 110-115°F

sugar

Red Star® Active Dry Yeast, (2 and 1/4 teaspoons)

bread flour

salt

egg, lightly beaten

vanilla paste

whole milk,

Heat the butter in a small saucepan over...

Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. As the butter melts, whisk it frequently. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the butter turns a light amber color and has a nutty aroma. Watch it closely, it can go from brown to burnt rather quickly. 

Remove from heat, transfer 3 tablespoons to a...

Remove from heat, transfer 3 tablespoons to a small glass bowl then transfer the remaining brown butter to a second small glass bowl. Let cool to room temperature.

In a small bowl, stir together the warm...

In a small bowl, stir together the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes, until the yeast is dissolved and foamy.

In a large bowl, add the flour and...

In a large bowl, add the flour and salt. Stir with a whisk to combine. In a medium bowl, add the egg, vanilla paste, 1/2 cup milk, and the 3 tablespoons of cooled browned butter. Whisk to combine and add to the flour mixture. Add the yeast mixture and stir with a silicone spatula until a soft, sticky dough forms. (The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl but feel tacky with touched lightly with your finger.)

With well-floured hands, shape the dough into a...

With well-floured hands, shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oil bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly flour...

Turn the dough out onto a lightly flour surface and roll it into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Use a pizza cutter or pastry wheel to slice the dough into 1 1/2 inch thick square. Place the squares 1 inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a lint free towel and let rise for 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.

Brush the tops of each square with remaining...

Brush the tops of each square with remaining 2 tablespoons milk and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. While the beignets are still warm, drizzle the tops with the orange brown butter glaze.

If the remaining brown butter has begun to...

If the remaining brown butter has begun to solidify, warm it in the microwave for 15 seconds.

In a medium bowl, whisk the brown butter,...

In a medium bowl, whisk the brown butter, confectioner's sugar, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.

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