Cheese and Onion Beignets |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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From . we usually add garlic powder with the other seasonings! Ingredients:
vegetable oil, to deep-fry |
4 tablespoons unsalted butter |
2/3 cup water |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
2 medium eggs, beaten |
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese |
1 shallot, minced |
salt and cayenne pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oil in a deep-fryer or heavy stock pot to 400°F
2. To make the pastry, heat the butter and water together in a saucepan until the butter has melted, then bring to a rolling boil. Add the flour all at once. Immediately take the pan off the heat and beat vigorously, until the mixture forms a ball and leaves the sides of the pan. A sturdy wooden spoon works best.
3. Gradually add the beaten eggs, beating well between each addition, until they are well mixed into the dough; add the Cheddar cheese, shallot, and seasonings.
4. Carefully slide teaspoonfuls of the choux pastry into the hot oil and deep-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Drain thoroughly on paper towels and serve hot.
6. NOTE: Make sure your frying oil is hot enough. If it is not hot enough, you will end of with greasy greasy food! First thing you learn about frying food as a Southerner. Start your oil hot and keep it hot! :).
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