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Bread Machine Banana Beignets are one of our favorite donut recipes. I start these beignets by making an easy dough in my bread machine. Then, I roll out the dough and cut it into squares. Finally, I deep-fry the beignets and roll them in powdered sugar. We like these beignets for several reasons. First of all, I like that these beignets use ingredients I always have in the house. Needless to say, this is a great way to use up over ripe bananas. Secondly, I like that I can make these banana beignets with very little hands-on time. Since, the bread machine does most of the work. And, lastly, we all love the subtle-banana flavor and fluffy texture of these beignets.
The Equipment I Used
A Bread Machine- You’ll need a bread machine for this recipe. I use a Zojirushi bread machine, and a I highly recommend it.
A Deep-Fry Thermometer- You absolutely need this to deep fry these beignets.
A Dutch Oven- I like to deep fry in my Le Creuset enameled cast iron Dutch oven. I do believe Le Creuset is superior to the other enameled cast iron Dutch ovens when it comes to deep frying. But you can use any five quart or larger pot that you like.
A Food Scale- For perfect baking results every time, be sure to weigh your flour and sugar.
The Ingredients Needed for Bread Machine Banana Beignets
Milk- Use whole milk, now low fat or skim milk.
Butter- Use unsalted butter. I always use Kerry Gold Irish butter.
Sugar- Use granulated sugar for the dough and powdered sugar for the dough.
Flour- Use all-purpose flour.
How I Made my Beignets
First, I carefully weighed and measured all my ingredients and put them in the bread machine according to my bread machine directions.
Next, when the dough cycle was done, I rolled out the dough and cut it into squares.
Finally, I deep-fried the beignets, using my deep-fry thermometer.
If you like doughnuts, you need to try these light and fluffy Bread Machine Banana Beignets.
Bread Machine Banana Beignets
Beignets flavored with bananas, with dough made in the bread machine.
Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat, just until bubbles start to appear across the surface. Add the butter to the pot and remove it from the heat. Let it cool to 105 degrees.
Add the following ingredients to your bread machine, in the order suggested by your manufacturer: the cooled milk and butter, flour, yeast, salt, sugar, egg, bananas, and vanilla. Process on the dough cycle.
On a floured board, roll the finished dough out into a quarter inch thick rectangle. Cut the dough into 32 two inch squares. Place the squares on 2 parchment lined, flour dusted baking sheets. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
In an enameled cast iron Dutch oven, or other large pot, heat two inches of vegetable oil to 350 degrees. Fry the beignets, about four at a time, on both sides, for about three minutes, or until they're golden brown. Be sure and maintain a constant 350 degree temperature. Drain over a wire rack.
If you prefer, bake the beignets at 400 degrees for 12 minutes.
Dust the filled beignets with the powdered sugar and serve right away.
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S’mores Sticky Buns with Bread Machine Dough are our new favorite morning treat. I make the dough for these buns in my bread machine, so the hands on time is less than thirty minutes. When the dough comes out of the machine, it is so soft and pliable. So, it’s a cinch to roll out. Then, the dough gets covered in softened butter, dark chocolate, marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs. After a second rise, the buns bake in the oven for twenty five minutes. And, that’s it. The s’mores filling is so rich and delicious, that no topping is needed.
The Equipment I Used
A Bread Machine- You will need a bread machine for this recipe.
A Food Processor- It’s not essential, but I used my food processor to crush up the graham cracker crumbs.
A Food Scale- For fool proof baking, I recommend weighing your flour and sugar for this recipe.
The Ingredients Needed for S’mores Sticky Buns with Bread Machine Dough
Bread Flour- This recipe calls for bread flour.
Milk- Use whole milk.
Yeast- Make sure you use active dry yeast.
Chocolate- I used Ghiradelli 60 percent dark baking bars. But, if you want sweeter filling, try using milk chocolate, or semisweet chocolate.
Graham Crackers- You’ll need to crush them until they’re finely ground.
How I Made my Sticky Buns
First, I carefully weighed and measured all of my ingredients. I was very careful, because I knew any mistakes could ruin my dough.
Next, I let the bread machine do all the work of heating my ingredients, kneading the dough, and rising the dough.
Then, I rolled out the dough and spread it with the fillings.
Next, I let the buns rise again and then baked them.
Finally, I let them cool for just a few minutes, and then served them up.
If you like cinnamon buns, you simply must try these S’mores Sticky Buns with Bread Machine Dough.
S’mores Sticky Buns with Bread Machine Dough
Sticky Buns filled with dark chocolate, marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs.
In a bread machine add all the dough ingredients, in the dough suggested by your manufacturer. Process on the dough cycle.
When the dough cycle is done, roll the dough into a 20 by 12 inch rectangle on a large floured board. Spread the dough with the butter and then sprinkle with the graham cracker crumbs. Gently press the crumbs into the butter, and then sprinkle on the marshmallows and chocolate.
Roll up the twenty inch side into a log, and then cut it into 12 equal slices. Grease a 13 by 9 non stick metal baking dish with softened butter, and place the dough slices into the pan. Cover the pan and let the buns rise in a warm place for thirty minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. When the buns are done rising, beat the egg wash together and brush it all over the bun tops and sides. Bake them for 25 minutes or until they're golden brown. Serve warm.
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