How to 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. 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. 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. 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!