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Doughnuts: French Beignets

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1 tablespoon sugar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 1/2 cup butter
  
• 5 large eggs
  
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  
• Powdered sugar (as needed)
  
• 1/2 to 1 cup jam or jelly, melted
  
• Oil, for deep frying (amount needed may vary)
  






Instructions



1. Mix together flour, sugar, and salt.
   
   
2. Heat water and butter to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the flour mixture all at once and stir until it comes into a ball.
   
   
3. Remove pan from heat, and add eggs one at a time, allowing each to incorporate before adding another. Stir in lemon zest.
   
   
4. Heat oil in a deep fryer and add batter 1 teaspoonful at a time, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes, and turning over halfway through cooking, until nicely golden.
   
   
5. Drain on paper toweling, and after they have cooled a few moments, you may sift powdered sugar over them and serve with melted jam (as a dipping sauce).