Name: Brunch Beignets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, separated -; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour -; 1 teaspoon baking powder -; 1/8 teaspoon salt -; 1/2 cup sugar -; 1/4 cup water -; 1 tablespoon butter, melted -; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 1 teaspoon brandy, optional -; Oil for deep-fat frying -; Confectioners' sugar -

Recipe information

Cooking:

20 min.

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Ingredients for - Brunch Beignets

1. 2 large eggs, separated -

2. 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour -

3. 1 teaspoon baking powder -

4. 1/8 teaspoon salt -

5. 1/2 cup sugar -

6. 1/4 cup water -

7. 1 tablespoon butter, melted -

8. 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -

9. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

10. 1 teaspoon brandy, optional -

11. Oil for deep-fat frying -

12. Confectioners' sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Brunch Beignets

1. Stage

Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg yolks, sugar, water, butter, lemon zest, vanilla and, if desired, brandy; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter.

3. Stage

In a cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.