FRENCH BEIGNETS
These are not exactly the same as the traditional beignets made at Cafe DuMond in New Orleans. When all is said and done that doesn't really matter too much as they are delicious in themselves, no matter what they are. I think of them more as drops of French donuts that are very simple and easy to make. This is the recipe I had tried about 25 years ago and had lost the recipe, but I found it again recently at the Pillsbury website and was really happy about that. The dipping sauce is definitely not traditional, but an added touch of my own that I think really makes these shine. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Breads
Time 45m
Yield 5 dozen, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar and salt.
- Place water and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add all of the flour mixture in the bowl, stirring briskly (it will come together like a ball); remove pan from heat.
- Using a large whisk, blend in eggs one at a time, until mixture is smooth and whites are well incorporated.
- Add the lemon zest and stir to blend.
- Heat enough oil to deep fry to a temp of 375F (at least several inches).
- Drop batter mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls into hot oil and cook 5-7 minutes, frequently turning beignets with chopsticks to cook all sides, and frying until nicely golden.
- Drain beignets on paper towels.
- When cool, dust with powdered sugar (if you dust them while they are too warm, the sugar will melt and get damp).
- Heat jam or jelly until melted using a small saucepan or microwave, stirring occasionally as it melts.
- Serve beignets with melted jam as a dipping sauce.
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Shola
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my beignets turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a crispy exterior and a sweet, eggy interior. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!
Princeton Hailey
[email protected]These beignets were amazing! They were so light and fluffy, and the sugar coating was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again soon.
Betty kakayi
[email protected]I love beignets, and this recipe did not disappoint. They were light and fluffy, with a crispy exterior and a sweet, eggy interior. I will definitely be making these again!
Amir Bukharskiy
[email protected]These beignets were delicious! The dough was fluffy and the sugar coating was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
lammi mohammed
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beignets, but these were surprisingly good! The dough was light and airy, and the sugar coating was just the right amount of sweet. I'll definitely be making these again.
The KidAsians
[email protected]These beignets were a little bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would definitely make them again, but I would use less sugar next time.
AdrianTracy1
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my beignets turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a crispy exterior and a sweet, eggy interior. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!
k 194
[email protected]These beignets were amazing! They were so light and fluffy, and the sugar coating was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again soon.
Oyon Ahmed
[email protected]I love beignets, and this recipe did not disappoint. They were light and fluffy, with a crispy exterior and a sweet, eggy interior. I will definitely be making these again!
Zack Zach
[email protected]These beignets were delicious! The dough was fluffy and the sugar coating was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Hassan Manzor
[email protected]I've never made beignets before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great! I'll definitely be making these again.
Natasha Raheel
[email protected]These beignets were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a fun treat for a special occasion.
Tofik Ebrahim
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beignets, but these were surprisingly good! The dough was light and airy, and the sugar coating was just the right amount of sweet. I'll definitely be making these again.
Md Tarazul Islam
[email protected]These beignets were a hit at my Mardi Gras party! They were light and fluffy, with a crispy exterior and a sweet, eggy interior. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. My friends and family loved them!