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Lemon Beignets

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Lemon Beignets with Fresh Berry Delight

These delightful Lemon Beignets offer a perfect balance of zest and sweetness, making them a hit at any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 beignets
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1/4 cup Warm Water 110–115°F for yeast activation
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar No substitutes recommended
  • Zest of 1 Lemon Zest Use fresh zest for best flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it’s fresh
  • 3 large Large Eggs Use room-temperature eggs
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk Whole milk can be an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract High-quality extract recommended
  • 3.5 cups Bread Flour All-purpose flour can work, but results may vary
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor balance
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Margarine is an alternative
For Frying and Finishing
  • Peanut Oil Peanut Oil High smoke point for frying
  • Powdered Sugar Confectioners’ Sugar For dusting the finished beignets
For the Filling and Toppings
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd Can substitute with pastry cream
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries Mix of blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Deep pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Piping Bag
  • Thermometer
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Beignets
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water with granulated sugar and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, and evaporated milk until smooth.
  3. Add the activated yeast mixture to the bowl with eggs and milk. Gradually sprinkle in the bread flour and unsalted butter, mixing until combined.
  4. Continue mixing the dough, adding salt and remaining flour until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  5. Heat peanut oil to 360°F. Roll out dough and cut into squares. Fry in hot oil for about 1 minute on each side until golden.
  6. Remove beignets to paper towels. Fill with lemon curd using a piping bag, dust with confectioners’ sugar, top with berries, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1beignetCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the dough consistency is just right for light and fluffy beignets. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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