Beignets are divine deep fried choux pastries that become highly addicted. They are easy to make and very popular as desserts and snacks. In France, there are in excess of 20 different varieties of Beignets. They are often referred to as a French Doughnut.
Beignets
A lovely French deep fried choux pastry for those indulgent lunch and snack times.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water 125 ml
- 4 tbsp butter 60 ml
- 2 tbsp sugar 30 ml
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 125 ml
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla 5 ml
- 1/2 tsp lemon grated rind or orange/lime
- 3 grates nutmeg
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Combine the water, butter, sugar, and flour in a saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat.1/2 cup water, 4 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Stir for about five minutes, until the batter becomes a shiny ball, and remove from heat.
- Add one egg at a time, beating vigorously for about 3 minutes after the addition of each egg.4 large eggs
- Add the vanilla, citrus rind, and nutmeg and beat to combine.1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp lemon, 3 grates nutmeg
- Drop by the teaspoonful into deep fat heated to 375F (190C) and cook until golden, turning if necessary (they tend to turn themselves).
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered (confectioner’s) sugar.Powdered sugar
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Try these with a cup of coffee and you will never look at a donut again.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.0002g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.0001g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g