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Monday, April 16, 2012

French Breakfast Puffs

1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup oil 1 1/2 tsps grated lemon peel 3 eggs oil for frying confectioners sugar  Mix flour, 1/2 cup confectioners sugar,baking powder,salt and nutmeg in small mixing bowl. Set aside. Combine milk,water,oil and lemon peel in med saucepan. Heat to rolling boil over med-high heat. Add flour mixture all at once. Beat with wooden spoon until mixture pulls away from sides of pan into a ball. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.  Heat 2 to 3 inches oil in deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees.  Drop dough by tablespoons into hot oil. Fry 3 or 4 puffs at a time, 4-6 min. or until golden brown, turn over several times. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle top of each puff with confectioners sugar.  Makes 32 puffs 

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