French Beignets

Simpler and quicker than classic Chanukah donuts, these sweet fried balls of goodness come together in a snap!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Servings beignets

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

8-quart pot
whisk
Paper Towels

Ingredients

4-6 cups oil for frying
1 cup milk you can use a pareve substitute
1 cup water
1 large egg
3 cups flour
2 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon Union Spice Blends Apple Crisp Blend you can substitute with cinnamon
Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions

Heat 4-6 cups oil in an 8-quart pot over a medium flame for several minutes, until hot.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix all ingredients (besides confectioners' sugar) with a whisk until smooth.
Drop about 2 tablespoons of batter at a time carefully into the hot oil and fry until golden on all sides. (You will need to turn them once.)
Remove from pot and drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar while still hot.
Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe yields about 15-20 beignets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1beignetCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Keyword Chanukah, desserts, French Beignets, fried dough, snacks, sweets