Craving a light, airy, and zesty dessert? Look no further than our Lemon Beignets. These golden-brown treats are filled with a bright, lemony flavor that's perfect for any occasion. Each bite is a cloud of pure bliss, crispy on the outside and bursting with flavor on the inside.
Ingredients
• 1 cup water
• 8 Tablespoons butter (1 stick)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• zest of 1 lemon
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
• powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
• Chop the butter into cubes then combine the water and butter in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. When the butter has melted, stir in the salt and sugar. Remove from heat and add flour, stirring until smooth.
• Place the saucepan over high heat and cook, stirring continuously, until smooth mass forms and the bottom of the pan is coated with a thin film (indicating that the flour is cooked).
• Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and let cool slightly. Add the eggs one at a time, beating the batter until smooth. Grate lemon zest of one lemon over the dough and stir to combine. Let the dough rest , covered at room temp, for 1-2 hours.
• Heat the oil to 365 degrees in a deep skillet. Drop pate a choux dough, by tablespoons, into the hot oil and fry on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. (We found that the balls turned themself over the the oil). Drain on paper grocery sack or paper towels.
• Serve hot, sprinkled with powdered sugar