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How to make Beignets (French Doughnuts)

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make Beignets (French Doughnuts)
make Beignets (French Doughnuts)

French Doughnuts are a fried version of the same pastry used to make cream puffs and Eclairs. So give these Beignets a shot. These are so yummy!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 10 oz MILK
  • 4 oz BUTTER
  • 1 tsp SALT
  • 1 tsp SUGAR
  • 6 oz BREAD FLOUR
  • 8 oz EGGS
  • PASTRY BAG
  • OIL for DEEP FRYING
  1. Step 1

    In a saucepan, heat your milk, butter, salt and sugar until the sugar dissolves and the butter has melted. Bring to a rapid boil, remove from heat. Add your flour all at once and beat with a wooden spoon.

  2. Step 2

    Set your pan over medium heat and beat the mixture for about 2-3 minutes until your mixture pulls away from the sides of your pan. Put the mixture into a stainless steel bowl and cool. Add eggs in 3 stages, beating well between each stage.

  3. Step 3

    Place your dough in a pastry bag (use a large star tip).
    Pipe the mixture directly into a deep fryer heated to about 340.F, cutting off the dough in 3-inch pieces using a knife. Fry until they puff up and are a golden brown. Let them drain on paper towels. You may now sprinkle confectioners sugar (powder sugar) all over your Beignets or you may take a paper sandwich bag, pour in some confectioners sugar and add your Beignets and shake until coated.

Tips & Warnings
  • HOT OIL! FLAMMABLE!
  • ADULT SUPERVISION!

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