How to Make Cajun Sweet Dough - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of sweet, spicy, and flavorful dishes, then you'll absolutely love this Cajun sweet dough recipe. It's a delicious and versatile dough that can be used for a variety of sweet treats, from beignets to cinnamon rolls to sweet bread. With its distinctive Cajun flair, this dough is perfect for adding a unique twist to your baked goods.

One of the key ingredients in this recipe is Cajun seasoning, which adds a delightful kick of heat and flavor to the dough. When combined w...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 (12.5 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 egg white (for egg wash)

Information

  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 turnovers

  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Beat butter in a separate bowl, then add sugar a little at a time. Add vanilla and beat mixture until it is nice and fluffy. Beat in egg. Stir in flour mixture alternately with milk.
  • Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • To make turnovers: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 3-inch squares. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of pie filling into the center of each square and fold over to form a triangle. Pinch seams to seal or press with the tines of a fork. Place at least 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Brush with egg white.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown on the top and bottom.
  • Nutrition

    163 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 119mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 45mg