New Orleans Beignets – a delicious recipe with butter, salt, water, flour, eggs, powdered sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
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Drop 1/2 cup butter and a pinch of salt into a pan containing 1 cup of hot water.
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Bring to a boil and add 1 cup of sifted flour.
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Stir and cook thoroughly until it comes together and pulls away from the pan.
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Turn off heat and add 4 eggs, beating after each egg you put in.
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Gently flatten the dough and cut into 1 1/2 inch squares (cutting very gently and quickly).
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Drop squares into 375 degree deep fat.
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As the beignets brown, they will turn over by themselves.
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Lay out some heavy brown paper and drain the beignets well on this paper as you remove them from the fat.
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Immediately sprinkle with a generous amount of powdered sugar and serve right away while still hot.
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Great with cafe au lait.
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Be sure to set a castor of powdered sugar on the table so more can be added if needed.
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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