Nutella Banana Biscuit Beignets

Ingredient ULF # Portion
Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuit Dough 726141 12 each
S/O Nutella Hazelnut Spread 262680 1 cup
Fresh Banana, 1/8" slices 114223 48 slices
United Sugar Powdered Sugar 340828 3 cups

Beignets

  1. Thaw biscuit pucks covered at room temperature for 30 minutes, or overnight in refrigerator.
  2. Roll biscuit out on floured surface to 5-inch diameter; cut in half.
  3. Add 2 tsp Nutella and 2 banana slices to each half piece of dough.
  4. Wet edges around filling with water; fold back portion of dough over filling, pressing edges to seal.
  5. Drop beignet gently into fryer oil preheated to 350°F; flip after 2 minutes.
  6. Fry an additional 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.

Finishing

  1. Dust each beignet with generous amount of powdered sugar just prior to serving.
  2. Serve warm.

Makes 24 servings (1 serving = 1 beignet)