ma mere's date doughnuts

Name: Ma Mere's Date Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 2 - eggs, beaten; 3/4 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) melted butter; 2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg; 1 cup(s) chopped dates; 1 cup(s) milk; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon extract; - oil, for deep-frying

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Mikekey *

Seattle, WA

Updated on Jul 14, 2015

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

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Deep Fry

yield 3-4 dozen

Ingredients

2 - eggs, beaten
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
- oil, for deep-frying

How To Make ma mere's date doughnuts

Step 1

Heat oil in deep-fat fryer to 375 F.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine beaten eggs, sugar and melted butter; beat well.
Step 3

In another bowl, combine flour with baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Fold in dates.
Step 4

Mix lemon extract with milk. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture alternately with milk.
Step 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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