This easy, spiced beignets recipe makes a delicious, aromatic breakfast for chilly, gray mornings. Add to the comfort food theme, and serve it with a hot mug of cafe au lait for a heartwarming treat.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Yield: 28 to 32 beignets
Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 4 eggs
- Oil for deep frying
- 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Preparation:
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter in the water. Add salt, flour, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and stir until a sticky batter is formed. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until the batter is smooth.
Heat the oil to 375F. Fry mounded teaspoons of dough, several at a time, for about 6 minutes. They are done when they are light, golden brown on each side. Drain them for a few minutes on a clean kitchen towel and serve warm, dusted with the confectioners’ sugar.
This spiced beignets recipe makes 28 to 32 fritters.
