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Lemon Beignets with Fresh Berries

Lemon Beignets with Fresh Berries for a Zesty Morning Treat

These lemon beignets with fresh berries are a delightful homemade breakfast that captures the bright flavors of summer in every airy bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Proofing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 beignets
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1.5 cups Warm Water Between 110 and 115°F for best results
  • ⅔ cups Granulated Sugar Helps yeast bloom
  • 2 teaspoon Lemon Zest For lemon flavor
  • 2.25 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast Check expiry date
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk Enhances creaminess
  • 2.5 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Adds flavor depth
  • 7 cups Bread Flour Provides structure
  • 1.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 5 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Room temperature
For Frying
  • 4 cups Peanut Oil For frying
For the Filling and Topping
  • 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar For dusting
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd For filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Berries Mixed blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • deep pot or fryer
  • Thermometer
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for about 10 minutes, until bubbly.
  2. Using a stand mixer, beat eggs until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract and evaporated milk. Add 3 ½ cups of bread flour, then mix in the activated yeast and unsalted butter. Incorporate remaining flour and salt until a cohesive dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate the dough for 2 hours to 24 hours.
  4. Heat peanut oil in a deep pot or fryer to 360°F.
  5. Roll the chilled dough to ¼ inch thick, cut into squares, and fry in batches for about 1 minute on each side until golden-brown.
  6. Once cooled, fill beignets with lemon curd using a piping bag.
  7. Dust the beignets with confectioners' sugar and serve with fresh berries immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1beignetCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Maintain water temperature for yeast activation. Monitor oil temperature while frying.

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