Peach Beignets Recipes

PEACH COBBLER STUFFED 'BEIGNETS' RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add the butter and peaches to a pan over medium-low heat and cook until the butter has melted and peaches are glossy.
• In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, 1 tablespoon flour, and nutmeg. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the peaches. Mix to combine and stir for 5-10 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to ¼-inch (6-mm) thick. Cut the dough into 20 rectangles.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon of the peach filling onto a cut piece of dough. Fold the dough over lengthwise and crimp the edges so the filling is well sealed. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
• Heat oil in a large pot to 350°F (180°C).
• Working in batches, fry beignets for 3-4 minutes each, flipping halfway, until puffy and golden brown.
• Transfer beignets to a paper towel-lined plate or wired rack to drain.
• Dust with powdered sugar.
• Enjoy!

BEIGNETS

Steps:

• Put the milk, yeast and 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook and mix on low to combine. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
• Add the butter, salt, egg and remaining granulated sugar to the bowl and mix on low speed to combine. Add the flour in 1/2-cup increments, mixing on low speed just until the dough becomes sticky and pliable, about 2 minutes. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put somewhere warm to rise, such as inside an unlit oven, until the dough is roughly doubled in size, about 2 hours. (You can also refrigerate the covered dough overnight.)
• Lightly flour a large work surface. Punch down the dough with your fist to remove air, then place the dough on the work surface. Roll the dough into a 12-by-14-inch rectangle that is about 1/4 inch thick. Make 6 cuts 2 inches apart along the 12-inch side and 7 cuts 2 inches apart along the 14-inch side using a sharp knife or pizza cutter for a total of forty-two 2-inch squares. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 30 minutes. (If you refrigerated the dough, let the dough rest at least 1 hour.)
• Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a large Dutch oven or electric fryer. Put the confectioners' sugar in a large paper grocery bag or on a large baking sheet. Fry 6 to 8 beignets at a time, flipping them every 30 seconds or so, until both sides are golden brown, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per batch. If using the paper bag, transfer the beignets to the bag and shake to coat well with the sugar. If using a baking sheet, transfer the beignets to the sheet and, using tongs, toss to coat well with the sugar. Repeat with the remaining dough. Serve immediately.

PEACH BEIGNETS

Steps:

• Put the flour in a mixing bowl and make a well in the center.
• Pour the wine, egg yolks, vegetable oil and salt in the well and whisk the wet ingredients together.
• Gradually whisk the flour into the wet ingredients to make a batter.
• When smooth, set aside 20 minutes.
• With the tip of a sharp knife, cut the peaches in half from top to bottom.
• Pit them by unscrewing the 2 halves, pulling away from the pit.
• Cut each half into 3 even wedges (no need to peel them) and set aside.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or 2 inches of oil in a deep, heavy pot to 350º F.
• Using a mixer fitted with a whip attachment, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
• With the mixer running, drizzle in the sugar and continue whipping just until stiff and glossy.
• When ready to serve, fold the egg whites into the batter until completely blended.
• Working in batches to avoid crowding the pot, spear a peach wedge on a fork and dip into the batter.
• Drop into the oil and fry until golden brown, turning once.
• Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and creme fraiche, and serve immediately.