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Lemon-Filled Beignets
Preparation info
- Makes about
18
Beignets - Difficulty
Medium
Appears in
Published 2011
Beignets, a beloved deep-fried but light and airy pastry creation from France, can be made from a yeast dough; a thick batter; or a pâte à choux, or cream puff, dough. Lemon curd is called for here, but traditional beignets can also contain any flavor of jam, such as strawberry or blueberry.
Ingredients
⅔ cup 5 fl oz 160 ml 2¼ cups
Method
In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until hot but not boiling (about 125°F/52°C on an instant-read thermometer). Remove the pan from the heat.
Fit a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. In the mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and yeast and beat on low speed to mix. Add the hot milk, raise the speed to medium, and beat until blended. Add the butt