Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Beignets Bourguignons


Beignets Bourguignons ... This recipe originates from the Burgundy region of France. Beignets are deep fried light fritters, served with a generous dusting of caster sugar. These little treats are best served hot and straight out of the fryer.


Beignets Bourguignons
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Makes : 24 Beignets, depending on the thickness

Ingredients :
  • 175 gm.  ( 6 oz. )  self-raising flour ( I used plain flour + 1 1/2 tsp.  baking powder )
  • 50 gm. ( 2 oz. )  caster sugar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp.  dark rum ( I used 1/4 tsp.  vanilla essence )
  • 75 gm. ( 3 oz. )  unsalted butter
  • Oil, for deep frying
  • Caster sugar, to sprinkle
  • Extra : Sweetened apple sauce, strawberry jam or chocolate sauce; to serve
Method :
  • Mix the flour and sugar in a mixing bowl.
  • Work in the eggs and add the rum ( or vanilla essence ).
  • Cream the butter and combine it with the batter to make a soft pastry.
  • Cover the bowl and leave the pastry to rest for about 2 hours.
  • Roll out the pastry on a floured work surface and cut it into diamond-shaped pieces.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan to 190 C / 375 F or until a cube of bread turns brown in 30 seconds.
  • Fry the pieces a few at a time for 5 minutes until golden brown.
  • Lift them out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Dust them with caster sugar and serve immediately, with a sweetened apple sauce, if desired. Serve hot.

Recipe from book : The Encyclopedia of Desserts

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Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

35 comments :

  1. MAGNIFICENT! Loved the clicks... I'm a new blogger... Do visit my blog.. http://kitchenserenity.blogspot.in/

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  2. Quick and easy sweet to make..simple recipe!

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  3. Wonderful recipe :)
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  4. These beignets look and sound off the chain delicious! Great job :)

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

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  5. This recipe seems delicious...I will try it!!

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  6. This recipe seems delicious..I will try it!

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  7. I love beignets! My husband, son, and I travelled to New Orleans last year, which is known for its beignets, and tried them for the first time... They are soooo delicious! I'm so happy you posted the recipe for these :)

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    1. Thank you Henna. New Orleans-style beignets are made with yeast-raised dough. I have a bit of a yeast phobia, so this recipe works for me :)

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  8. Though the name seems to be toooo long,the fritters look so delish!!Pass me that plate and I will finish it before one finishes reading the name :-) :-)

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  9. Those pillow like beignets makes me drool,addictive definitely.

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  10. I came to know about this recently..looks delicious Ambreen!

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  11. simply wonderful...great click
    http://kitchenserenity.blogspot.in/

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  12. Thank you Dipti, Aara, Rafeeda, Suja, Eric, Divya, Michela, Julie, Gheza e shiriin, Nisha, Uru, Priya, Mahi, Preety, Prema, Megha :)

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  13. looks like gala gala.. interesting one..

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  14. I've heard of beignets before but have never made them, they look great.

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  15. Beautiful colour. Haven't tried this anywhere. They looks so good Ambreen

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  16. Perfect to snack on with a cuppa tea:)

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  17. What a lovely snack looks so tempting.

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  18. Fantastici, una vera delizia!!! Complimenti, un abbraccio

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  19. Hi Ambreen,new to ur blog and already ur follower :))

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  20. These look REALLY tasty...I'm sure my boys would love them too...maybe sneak in some chocolate chips!

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  21. These little treats look absolutely charming!

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  22. I would love to try this! Hopping from A Creative Princess link up.

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  23. Thank you PT, Caroline, Love to Experiment, Familycook, Latha, Paola, Meena, Luv n Spoonfuls, Katerina, Garden Chef for your visits & sweet comments :)

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  24. YUMMY
    My Mom use to make something similar and we looooooooooved it. We are it with strawberry or raspberry jam
    Thanks for the recipe!

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  25. Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
    Hope to see you soon!
    Miz Helen

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