Maple Syrup Dumplings (Beignets)
Ingredients:
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ - 2 cups maple sugar or brown sugar
3 cups water
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
Pinch of salt
Directions:
Mix together maple or brown sugar, white sugar, and 3 cups of water in a four-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar is melted and it appears to be syrup. Once it starts to boil, lower the heat so it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
While it’s cooking, make the dumplings by mixing together flour, baking powder and salt. Beat eggs lightly and add them and the milk to the dry ingredients.
Drop the dumplings by the tablespoonful into the mixture. When they’re light brown flip them over. Only put them in for about a minute on each side.
