Beignets (French Doughnuts)
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INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter 1 cup hot water 1 cup flour, sifted A good pinch of salt 4 eggs Powdered sugar Oil for deep frying Drop 1/2 cup butter and a good pinch of salt into a skillet containing 1 cup hot water. Bring to a boil and add 1 cup of sifted flour. Stir and cook thoroughly until it comes together and pulls away from the sides. Turn off heat and add 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Heat deep fat to 375 degrees. Drop the beignets by tablespoonfuls and fry until brown. (As the beignets brown, they will turn over by themselves). As they get done, drop onto some heavy brown paper. Drain well and immediately sprinkle with powdered sugar. They must be served immediately, usually with a castor of sugar so that more sugar can be added as desired.