Bugnes Aka French Carnival Doughnuts / Beignets

Name: Bugnes Aka French Carnival Doughnuts / Beignets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Slightly Warmed Heavy Cream; 4 teaspoons Dried Active Yeast; 4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 pinch Salt; 1 Large Egg; 1/4 cups Canola Oil; 2 Tablespoons Pure Vanilla Extract; Milk, For Brushing; Icing Sugar, For Dusting

Servings: persons

1
In a small bowl sprinkle yeast over the warm heavy cream and let it stand for 5 minutes.
2
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar and salt together. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients. Pour the heavy cream into the well. Add egg, oil and vanilla extract as well.
3
Knead until you have a smooth, elastic dough. If it's sticky do not hesitate to add a little more flour. Cover bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 3 hours.
4
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F (180u00b0C). Line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
5
On a lightly floured surface or on a non-stick mat, roll the dough fairly thin. Using a sharp knife, cut dough into handheld size diamond shapes and make a cut in the center, lengthwise. You can stop here and just bake them as diamonds or if you prefer you can tuck the two corners that are opposite of the slit that you made in through the slit. See related blog link for more photos and a video.
6
Place them onto the prepared baking sheets leaving some space in between. Once on the baking sheets, lightly brush with milk and sprinkle with icing sugar.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, 10 minutes on each side.
8
Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle the warm Bugnes with lots of icing sugar. Eat them all or try not to!

929

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Slightly Warmed Heavy Cream, 4 teaspoons Dried Active Yeast, 4 cups All-purpose Flour, 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar, and more.

Yes, Bugnes Aka French Carnival Doughnuts / Beignets falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!