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Churro Batter (Pâte à beignets)

A classic frying batter, ideal for coating a variety of savory ingredients and easily adapted for fruit fritters.

1h 16m
Easy
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Churro Batter (Pâte à beignets)

Ingredients

Eggs (yolks and whites separated) 3
Flour (sifted) 250 g
Beer (or milk) 250 ml
Oil (peanut or olive oil) 1 tsp
Salt a pinch

Instructions

1

Prepare the yolk batter

Separate the yolks and whites, and set the whites aside. Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the salt, and make a well in the center. Add the yolks and beer. Stir thoroughly with a wooden spatula until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.

2

Rest

Cover with a cloth and let rest for at least 1 hour.

3

Fold in the whites

When ready to use, whip the whites to stiff peaks and gently fold into the batter.