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Orange-Scented Beignets

Orange-Scented Beignets
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Orange-Scented Beignets a try. This recipe serves 24. One serving contains 107 calories, 2g of protein, and 9g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. If you have almond flour, butter, eggs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Sift flour. Bring water, orange juice, lemon zest and juice, butter, rose water, salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan.
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2
Add all-purpose flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon 3 or 4 times.
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3
Remove from heat and stir until all of flour is incorporated and dough forms a ball. Cool 5 minutes.
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4
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Preheat oven to 200°F with rack in middle.
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6
Heat 2 inches oil to 360°F in a wide 4-quart pot over medium- high heat.
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7
Meanwhile, stir together almond flour, cinnamon, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow bowl.
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8
Working in batches of 6, gently drop tablespoons of dough into oil and fry, turning once, until puffed and golden-brown, 3 to 4 minutes per batch.
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9
Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain briefly, then keep warm in a shallow baking pan in oven. Return oil to 360°F between batches.
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10
Roll warm beignets in almond sugar and serve immediately.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings24
Health Score0
Vegetarian
DietsLacto Ovo Vegetarian
Dish TypesAntipastiStarterSnackAppetizerAntipasto
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