Beignet Twists

Beignet Twists
Beignet Twists
This version of a popular Provençal treat has a tender texture. The fried cookies are perfect with a glass of milk (kid style) or with an after-dinner drink (for grown-ups).
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  • Served Person: Makes 10 to 12 servings
Cajun/Creole Dessert Fry Vegetarian Mardi Gras French Provençal Deep-Fry Pastry Bon Appétit Los Angeles California Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • Carbohydrate 19 g(6%)
  • Cholesterol 34 mg(11%)
  • Fat 3 g(4%)
  • Fiber 0 g(2%)
  • Protein 2 g(4%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(4%)
  • Sodium 108 mg(4%)
  • Calories 115

Preparation Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl; add 1 tablespoon oil and whisk to blend. Add flour 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until very thick dough forms; scrape out onto lightly floured surface. Knead until no longer sticky, about 3 minutes. Roll out dough to 10x12-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise into 3 strips, then crosswise into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Pour oil into large saucepan to depth of 1 inch. Heat oil to 350°F. Working in batches, twist each strip of dough several times and drop into oil. Fry until golden, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beignets to paper towels and drain. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

Preparation Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl; add 1 tablespoon oil and whisk to blend. Add flour 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until very thick dough forms; scrape out onto lightly floured surface. Knead until no longer sticky, about 3 minutes. Roll out dough to 10x12-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise into 3 strips, then crosswise into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Pour oil into large saucepan to depth of 1 inch. Heat oil to 350°F. Working in batches, twist each strip of dough several times and drop into oil. Fry until golden, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beignets to paper towels and drain. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)