INGREDIENTS
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For the batter:Beer-battered-Crab-Beignets-resized-5-
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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
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• 2 1/4 tablespoons cornstarch
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• 1 tablespoon baking powder
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• 1/8 teaspoon salt
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• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
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• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
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• 1 cup Abita Amber, plus more as needed
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For the filling:
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• 1/4 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
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• 1/4 pound crab clawmeat
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• 1/2 cup mascarpone
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• 2 tablespoons Creole cream cheese
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• 1/4 cup thinly sliced chives
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• 1 tablespoon finely diced shallot
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• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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• Pinch of black pepper
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• Pinch of cayenne
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• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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• Vegetable oil, for frying