Apple Beignets

Name: Apple Beignets
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Salt; 1 1/4 cups pale ale; Vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 2 Golden Delicious applespeeled, cored and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch rings; Granulated or confectioners' sugar, for dusting

6 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt
1 1/4 cups pale ale
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 Golden Delicious applespeeled, cored and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch rings
Granulated or confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Directions

1

In a bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt; gradually whisk in the pale ale until completely smooth.
2

Allow the batter to rest for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
3

In a large deep skillet, heat 3 inches of the vegetable oil to 370 over moderate heat.
4

Stir the batter.
5

Working in batches, dip the apple rings in the batter and fry them, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 6 minutes.
6

Using a slotted spoon or a wire skimmer, transfer the beignets to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain.
7

Keep the cooked beignets warm in a low oven while frying the rest.
8

Sprinkle the beignets with granulated sugar or sift confectioners' sugar over them and serve hot.