French Breakfast Puffs

French Breakfast Puffs

Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 5 Min
Servings 2 to 3
Difficulty Moderate

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
  • 1 1/2 tsps. grated lemon peel
  • 3 large eggs
  • Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
  • Powdered sugar

Directions

  • Step 1

    MIX flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg in small bowl.

  • Step 2

    COMBINE milk, water, oil and lemon peel in medium saucepan. Heat to rolling boil over medium-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.

  • Step 3

    HEAT 2 to 3-inches oil in deep fryer or large saucepan to 350ºF.

  • Step 4

    DROP dough by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Fry 6 or 8 puffs at a time, 4 to 6 minutes or until deep golden brown, turning over several times. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle top of each puff with powdered sugar.

Serving size
(1 puff of 24)

  • Calories 110
  • Calories from Fat70g
  • Total Fat 8g
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 25mg
  • Sodium 130mg
  • Potassium 0mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 9g
  • Dietary Fiber 0g
  • Sugars 3g
  • Protein 2g
  • Vitamin A 0%
  • Vitamin C 0%
  • Vitamin D 0%
  • Calcium 0%
  • Thiamin 0%
  • Niacin 0%
  • Zinc 0%
  • Riboflavin 0%
  • Iron 0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet