Savory Buckwheat Beignets Recipe

Name: Savory Buckwheat Beignets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce fresh yeast or two packages dry yeast; 6 tablespoons tepid milk; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup buckwheat flour, plus more for dusting; 3/4 cup bread flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus butter for bowl; 4 cups vegetable oil for frying; Caviar and creme fraiche, optional

Servings: persons

1 ounce fresh yeast or two packages dry yeast
6 tablespoons tepid milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup buckwheat flour, plus more for dusting
3/4 cup bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus butter for bowl
4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Caviar and creme fraiche, optional

1
Blend yeast with 2 tablespoons milk, the sugar and egg in bowl of electric mixer.
2
When mixture is bubbly, add remaining milk, buckwheat flour, bread flour and salt, and mix with a dough hook at low speed until dough is elastic.
3
Add butter a tablespoon at a time, and mix well to make a soft, springy dough.
4
Transfer dough to lightly buttered bowl, cover, and refrigerate until doubled, about 3 hours.
5
Remove from refrigerator and punch down.
6
Dust work surface with buckwheat flour, and roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
7
Cut into rounds 1 inch in diameter or into 2-by- 1/2-inch rectangles.
8
Scraps can be rerolled.
9
Allow cut dough to rest 30 minutes.
10
Heat oil to 300 degrees in a deep pan.
11
Fry beignets in small batches until brown, about 30 seconds per side.
12
Drain on paper towels, and cool 10 minutes before serving, with caviar and creme fraiche, if desired.

2464

kcal

Calories

255

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 ounce fresh yeast or two packages dry yeast, 6 tablespoons tepid milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Savory Buckwheat Beignets falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Savory Buckwheat Beignets

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