Orange-Scented Beignets
Middle EasternHardVegetarian

Orange-Scented Beignets

A delicious middle eastern dish. Perfect for vegetarians.

Total Time

93 min

Serves

6

Rating

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Middle Eastern rose water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sugar
  • divided
  • 4 large eggs
  • at room temperature 30 minutes
  • About 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring water, orange juice, lemon zest and juice, butter, rose water, salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan.

  2. 2

    Add all-purpose flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon 3 or 4 times.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and stir until all of flour is incorporated and dough forms a ball.

  4. 4

    Cool 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

  6. 6

    Preheat oven to 200°F with rack in middle.

  7. 7

    Heat 2 inches oil to 360°F in a wide 4-quart pot over medium- high heat.

  8. 8

    Meanwhile, stir together almond flour, cinnamon, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow bowl.

  9. 9

    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.

  10. 10

    Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain briefly, then keep warm in a shallow baking pan in oven.

  11. 11

    Return oil to 360°F between batches.

  12. 12

    Roll warm beignets in almond sugar and serve immediately.

Cooking Timer

01:33:00
Custom Timer (minutes)

Recipe Info

Prep Time:33 min
Cook Time:60 min
Total Time:93 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:6