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Cheese beignets

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Makes 15 approx
Dietary Vegetarian
From Ready Steady Cook

Method


  1. Add the butter to a pan of boiling water.

  2. Once the butter has melted, add the flour and whisk the mixture quickly with a wooden spoon until it comes away from the sides of the pan and has a smooth texture.

  3. Allow the mixture to cool for five minutes then add the eggs, cheese and cayenne pepper, stirring well between each addition.

  4. Heat the oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan until a breadcrumb sizzles and turns brown in 30 seconds when it is added (CAUTION: Hot oil can be dangerous, do not leave unattended).

  5. Using a teaspoon dipped in vegetable oil, place spoonfuls of the mixture into the frying oil.

  6. Fry each portion of the mixture for five minutes until it puffs up and turns golden in colour.

  7. Remove the beignets from the oil with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  8. To serve, place the cheese beignets onto a clean plate and sprinkle the dill over the top.

Ingredients

  • 200ml/7floz boiling water
  • 75g/1½oz unsalted butter
  • 100g/3½oz plain flour
  • 2 free-range eggs
  • 75g/2¾oz cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 500ml/18fl oz vegetable oil, plus extra for dipping
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, to garnish

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