In the Kitchen: Ocean House Gondola Village Beignets

In the kitchen this morning, we welcome the Executive Pastry Chef from Ocean House, Emily Redman, making Ocean House Gondola Village Beignets.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ Cups Water
• 1 Stick Plus 1 Tbsp Butter
• 1 tsp Sugar
• ½ tsp Salt
• 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
• 8 Large Eggs

Directions:

1. Combine water, butter, sugar and salt & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Add the flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a tight dough forms and pulls away from the side of the pan (about 3min)
2. Remove from heat and place in mixing bowl. Add eggs 1 at a time and mix completely before adding another egg
3. Heat oil to 350F
4. Fry for 6-8min
5. Toss in granulated sugar & serve with your favorite dipping sauces (at Gondola Village, we serve strawberry, salted caramel and coffee chocolate)