Beignes aux dattes de ma mere (mother's date doughnuts)

3 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Eggs, beaten
¾cupGranulated sugar
1tablespoonMelted butter
cupAll-purpose flour
teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonGround nutmeg
1cupDates, chopped
1cupMilk
1teaspoonLemon extract

Directions

Servings: 3 to 4 dozen doughnuts Vegetable oil or shortening for deep-frying In a bowl, combine beaten eggs, sugar and melted butter; beat well. In another bowl, combine flour with baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Fold in dates. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture alternately with milk and lemon extract.

Heat oil in deep-fat fryer to 375 deg F. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, 2 or 3 at a time, into hot oil and fry until crisp and brown, about 3 minutes frying time, turning once. Drain on paper towels.

Source: A Taste of Quebec by Julian Armstrong Posted by Linda Davis