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ma mere's date doughnuts

Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

Beignes Aux Dattes De Ma Mere -French Canadian. These are a drop "doughnut", not rolled and cut.

yield 3 -4 dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For ma mere's date doughnuts

  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    melted butter
  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1 c
    chopped dates
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    lemon extract
  • oil, for deep-frying

How To Make ma mere's date doughnuts

  • 1
    Heat oil in deep-fat fryer to 375 F.
  • 2
    In a bowl, combine beaten eggs, sugar and melted butter; beat well.
  • 3
    In another bowl, combine flour with baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Fold in dates.
  • 4
    Mix lemon extract with milk. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture alternately with milk.
  • 5
    Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, 2 or 3 at a time, into hot oil and fry until crisp and brown, about 3 minutes frying time, turning once. Drain on paper towels.

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