Beignets
A lovely French deep fried choux pastry for those indulgent lunch and snack times.
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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 grated lemon orange, or lime rind, 2 ml
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the vanilla, citrus rind, and nutmeg and beat to combine.
- 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.
- 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
