Best 7 Banana Beignets Gogola Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of banana beignets and gogola, two classic pastries with unique origins and irresistible charm. Banana beignets, a staple of New Orleans cuisine, are pillowy-soft fried dough pockets filled with sweet banana filling, while gogola, a Croatian specialty, features crispy, twisted dough coated in powdered sugar. This article presents two delectable recipes for each treat, ensuring that both banana beignet and gogola enthusiasts can satisfy their cravings. The banana beignet recipes include a classic version with a simple yet satisfying filling, and a unique Nutella-stuffed variation that adds a rich, chocolatey twist. For those who prefer gogola, the recipes offer a traditional approach using yeast for a light and airy texture, and an alternative method that utilizes baking powder for a quicker and simpler preparation. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes cater to bakers of all skill levels, inviting you to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MINI BANANA BEIGNETS



Mini Banana Beignets image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 30 beignets

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
1 1/2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 overripe banana)
1/4 teaspoon banana extract (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat about 2 inches vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/3 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl.
  • Whisk the egg, milk, mashed banana and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in another bowl. Add the banana extract, if desired. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk the banana mixture into the dry ingredients until just moistened. Working in batches, drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 15 seconds per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, then roll in the cinnamon sugar while still warm.

GOGOLA (BANANA BEIGNETS)



Gogola (Banana Beignets) image

These tender banana doughnuts are traditionally prepared for Phagwah (called Holi in India), a Hindu holiday celebrated in Trinidad and Guyana that commemorates the escape of the prince Prahlada from the burning lap of the demoness Holika. A kadhai, an all-purpose domed pot like a Chinese wok, is used to deep-fry a batter of ripe bananas, flour and sugar into plump bites called gogola. The batter is scented with mixed essence, a popular Caribbean flavoring with notes of vanilla, almond and cinnamon. Mixed essence is meant to replicate the scent of the South American tonka bean, which is rare and expensive (and illegal to use as a flavoring in the United States because it contains a chemical the Food and Drug Administration considers dangerous).

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     easy, quick, main course

Time 40m

Yield About 5 dozen gogolas

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 very ripe bananas (brown, not black)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 large pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 large pinch ground cinnamon
1/4 cup (or more) evaporated milk
Vegetable oil for frying
Powdered sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Using a potato masher or large fork, mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add extracts and sugar, and mix well.
  • In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and cinnamon. Combine the flour and banana mixtures and pour in the evaporated milk. Mix until smooth and thick, like waffle batter, adding a little more milk if needed. Set aside to rest for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium heat to 350 degrees. Drop the batter by heaping teaspoonfuls into the oil until golden brown on both sides, turning once when the edges are firm. Drain on paper towels. Cook just a few at first and taste to make sure that there is enough sugar and that the insides are cooked. If the inside is runny, reduce the heat so the gogolas cook more slowly. Cook remaining batter in batches.
  • Serve immediately, or keep warm in a 200-degree oven for up to 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 69, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 10 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BANANA BEIGNETS (GOGOLA)



Banana Beignets (Gogola) image

These tender banana doughnuts are traditionally prepared for Phagwah (called Holi in India), a Hindu holiday celebrated in Trinidad and Guyana that commemorates the escape of the prince Prahlada from the burning lap of the demoness Holika. A kadhai, an all-purpose domed pot like a Chinese wok, is used to deep-fry a batter of ripe bananas, flour and sugar into plump bites called gogola. The batter is scented with mixed essence, a popular Caribbean flavoring with notes of vanilla, almond and cinnamon. Mixed essence is meant to replicate the scent of the South American tonka bean, which is rare and expensive (and illegal to use as a flavoring in the United States because it contains a chemical the Food and Drug Administration considers dangerous).

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     easy, quick, main course

Time 40m

Yield About 5 dozen gogolas

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 very ripe bananas (brown, not black)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 large pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 large pinch ground cinnamon
1/4 cup (or more) evaporated milk
Vegetable oil for frying
Powdered sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Using a potato masher or large fork, mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add extracts and sugar, and mix well.
  • In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and cinnamon. Combine the flour and banana mixtures and pour in the evaporated milk. Mix until smooth and thick, like waffle batter, adding a little more milk if needed. Set aside to rest for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium heat to 350 degrees. Drop the batter by heaping teaspoonfuls into the oil until golden brown on both sides, turning once when the edges are firm. Drain on paper towels. Cook just a few at first and taste to make sure that there is enough sugar and that the insides are cooked. If the inside is runny, reduce the heat so the gogolas cook more slowly. Cook remaining batter in batches.
  • Serve immediately, or keep warm in a 200-degree oven for up to 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 69, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 10 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BANANA BEIGNET BITES



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When I was a little girl, my grandmother took me aside one day and taught me how to make her famous banana beignets. Although we made them during the holidays, they're pretty fantastic any time of the year. -Amy Downing, South Riding, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
BEIGNETS:
2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix sugars and cinnamon until blended. In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 beignet ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, bananas, milk and 2 tablespoons oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry about 45-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm beignets in sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BANANA BEIGNETS



Banana Beignets image

These are a great alternative to regular donuts. They are crispy outside and moist inside. These are equally delicious without the banana. Enjoy!

Provided by MelodyOHare

Categories     Breads

Time 18m

Yield 10-16 beignets

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
1 large banana
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
oil (for frying)
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat Oil in deep fryer to 360.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl.
  • Mash banana.
  • Add Banana, flour, milk, sugar, baking powder, and salt to eggs.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Drop TBS of batter into hot oil.
  • Cook until golden on both sides.
  • Remove and sprinkle powdered sugar over Beignets while still warm.
  • Enjoy!

BANANAS FOSTER BEIGNETS WITH CAFE BRULOT CREME ANGLAISE



Bananas Foster Beignets with Cafe Brulot Creme Anglaise image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 3h

Yield approximately 30 beignets

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/4 cups whole milk
1/4 cup coarsely ground chicory coffee
6 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
4 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated pure cane sugar
1 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
3 very ripe bananas (with lots of brown spots)
2 teaspoons banana liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup pure cane granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light brown muscovado sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
Vegetable oil, for frying
Powdered sugar, optional

Steps:

  • For the creme anglaise: Combine the milk, chicory, cloves and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, refrigerate and leave to infuse for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Make an ice bath by setting a medium bowl or large measuring cup into a large bowl of ice.
  • Strain the milk mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean, small saucepan; discard the solids. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until very pale and thick. Very gradually whisk the hot milk mixture into the eggs. When full incorporated, transfer back to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to low and add the brandy and orange zest. Switch to a wooden spoon and cook, stirring, until the mixture coats the back of the spoon, about 5 minutes.
  • Strain into the bowl set in the ice bath. Add water to the ice to cool the sauce down faster. Stir the sauce until cool. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.
  • For the beignets: Mash the bananas in a large bowl using a potato masher or large fork. Add the banana liqueur, vanilla extract, granulated sugar and muscovado sugar, and mix well. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the banana mixture to the flour mixture and pour in the milk. Mix until smooth and thick, like waffle batter, adding a little more milk as needed. Set aside to rest for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • In a heavy pot set over medium heat, heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350 degrees F. Drop the batter by heaping teaspoonfuls into the oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, turning once when the edges are firm. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately, or keep warm in a 200-degree oven for up to 2 hours.
  • Plate the beignets atop a pool of creme anglaise. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

BANANA PECAN BEIGNETS



Banana Pecan Beignets image

If you've never had a beignet, they are simply delicious!! Light airy pillows of fried dough something like a French donut ^_^

Provided by wannabe TOP chef

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 20 beignets, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup pecan pieces
1 large banana, diced
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 1/4 cups flour
cane syrup
1 pinch cinnamon
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Melt butter in skillet on medium heat. Add brown sugar and heat, stirring constantly to dissolve, about 1 minute. Add pecans and continue to cook 1 minute. Add bananas and vanilla, cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Make a batter by combining beaten eggs, milk, cane syrup, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add the flour, 1/4 cup at the time, beating and incorporating until all is used and the batter is smooth.Add the banana mixture to the batter and fold to mix.
  • Heat the oil to 360 degrees F. Drop the batter by a heaping tablespoon at a time, into the hot oil. When the beignets pop to the surface, roll them around with a slotted spoon in the oil to brown them evenly.once they are light brown Remove and drain on paper towels. they may burn quickly.
  • Sprinkle the beignets with powdered sugar. Serve the beignets warm. enjoy ^_^.

Tips for Making the Perfect Banana Beignets:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your beignets will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the beignets tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter rest: Allowing the batter to rest for 30 minutes will help the gluten to relax, resulting in lighter and fluffier beignets.
  • Fry the beignets in hot oil: The oil should be between 350°F and 375°F. If the oil is too hot, the beignets will brown too quickly and not cook through. If the oil is too cool, the beignets will absorb too much oil and be greasy.
  • Drain the beignets on paper towels: This will help to remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the beignets immediately: Beignets are best served hot and fresh. You can dust them with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Banana beignets are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, these beignets are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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