Chocolate Beignets

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== Description ==
Serves 4 to 6 People
* Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* oil for frying
=== Starter ===
* ½ cup flour
* ¼ cup sugar
* ¾ cup milk
* 2 tablespoons yeast
=== Dough ===
* 3 cups flour
* 4 eggs
* 5 oz butter
* 3 teaspoons salt
* ¼ pound milk chocolate
=== Orange sugar ===
* zest from 2 oranges
== Directions ==
=== Starter ===
# Combine milk, sugar and yeast in a mixing bowl and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature, covered. 
# Whisk in the flour and allow this to sit tor 30 to 40 minutes, covered. 
# The starter will rise and double in volume
=== Dough ===
# Put the starter into the bowl of a mixer with a dough hook and add the flour and salt. 
# Mix on low speed for 3 minutes and then add the eggs one at a time to form dough.
# Increase the speed to medium and add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. 
# Allow this to mix on medium high for 12 minutes until a smooth and shiny ball has formed. 
# Lightly cover with oil and leave covered in a bowl for a couple hours at room temperature to rise.
# Punch the dough down and lightly flour a work surface to roll out the dough to a thickness of ¼ Inch.
# Cut out 1½ inch circles of dough and place on a clean sheet tray. If not using right away, these may be stored in the refrigerator overnight.
# When ready to cook, place a ½ oz piece of chocolate in the middle of 8 circles and lightly brush the edges of the circles with water. 
# Top each circle with another dough circle and lightly press together.
# Fry at 350°F, turning beignets while cooking until golden brown. 
# Drain on paper towels.
# Allow to cool slightly and dust with orange sugar.
=== Orange sugar ===
# Dehydrate the orange zest in dehydrator or in an oven with a pilot light on.
# Pulverize in a spice or coffee grinder and mix with equal amount of sugar.
Category:Pastry Recipes