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Orange-Scented Beignets

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Orange-Scented Beignets

Orange-Scented Beignets

amanda

Equipment

  • - Deep Fryer Basket

  • - Digital Food Scale (for precise ingredient measurement)

  • - Candy Thermometer

  • - Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

  • - Silicone Spatulas

  • - Piping Bags with Tips

  • - Chef's Knife

  • - Pastry Rolling Pin

  • - Measuring Cups and Spoons (Metal)

  • - Stand Mixer (with dough hook attachment, for kneading dough)

  • - Oven Mitts

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

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Instruction 1

Sift flour. Bring water, orange juice, lemon zest and juice, butter, rose water, salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan. Add all-purpose flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon 3 or 4 times. Remove from heat and stir until all of flour is incorporated and dough forms a ball. Cool 5 minutes.
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Instruction 2

Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Instruction 3

Preheat oven to 200°F with rack in middle.
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Instruction 4

Heat 2 inches oil to 360°F in a wide 4-quart pot over medium- high heat.
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Instruction 5

Meanwhile, stir together almond flour, cinnamon, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow bowl.
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Instruction 6

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. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain briefly, then keep warm in a shallow baking pan in oven. Return oil to 360°F between batches.
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Instruction 7

Roll warm beignets in almond sugar and serve immediately.
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