Savory Broccoli Beignets

Name: Savory Broccoli Beignets
Ingredients: For the Beignets; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; salt, to taste; 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 eggs; 1 large head broccoli (grated on box grater); vegetable oil, to fry; For the Dipping Sauce; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup sour cream (or cream frache, or 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup cream cheese); 3 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 lemon, juice of (and Zest of ); 2 tablespoons capers, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced

15 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

For the Beignets
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
salt, to taste
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
1 large head broccoli (grated on box grater)
vegetable oil, to fry
For the Dipping Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream (or cream frache, or 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup cream cheese)
3 teaspoons hot sauce
1 lemon, juice of (and Zest of )
2 tablespoons capers, roughly chopped
1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced

Directions

1

Preheat 2 inches of Oil in a large Dutch oven to 360 degrees F.
2

For the Beignets.
3

Combine the Flour, Baking Powder, and Salt in a large bowl and whisk together. Add the Eggs and Milk, and mix until combined. Fold in the Broccoli.
4

Scoop out the beignets and drop into the oil, frying until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towel lined plates and season with salt immediately.
5

For the Dipping Sauce.
6

Whisk together ingredients until combined and adjust seasoning as needed.