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French Fritters (Beignets)

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This French bread features Water, Butter, Salt, Sifted enriched flour, Eggs. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 588.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This French bread features Water, Butter, Salt, Sifted enriched flour, Eggs. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Sifted enriched flour
  • 4 ea Eggs
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat water, fat, and salt to boiling.
  2. 2
    Simmer until fat has melted.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat as much as possible without eliminating it altogether.
  4. 4
    Add flour all a once.
  5. 5
    Stir briskly until mixture forms a ball that no longer leaves the sid of the saucepan, but no longer.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat.
  7. 7
    Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until mixture is stiff and glossy.
  8. 8
    Drop by spoonful into deep, hot fat (370) and cook until delicately brown.
  9. 9
    As soon as they are cooked enough on one side, they will turn themselves over.
  10. 10
    Remove when browned on both sides.
  11. 11
    Drain and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.
  12. 12
    If desired, cut a split in each and stuff with marmalade or chocolate filling

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 588.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.9g56%
Saturated Fat 18.7g94%
Cholesterol 437.5mg146%
Sodium 1536.9mg65%
Total Carbohydrate 46.7g16%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 1.3g
Protein 19.3g39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/french-fritters-beignets/