How to Make Bugnes Moelleuses (French Doughnuts) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you have a sweet tooth and a love for French pastries, then you'll want to try making Bugnes Moelleuses, also known as French Doughnuts. These delightful treats are a popular snack in France, especially during the carnival season. Bugnes are light and airy, with a hint of lemon and a dusting of powdered sugar, making them the perfect indulgence for any time of day.

The word "bugne" comes from the Celtic word "bog" which means "soft" or "spongy," and that's exactly what these doughn...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 8 large eggs
  • ¾ cup butter, melted
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 lemons, zested
  • 6 cups vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 doughnuts

  • Mix together water and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine flour, eggs, butter, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Pour in yeast mixture. Knead by hand until dough comes together. Cover the bowl with a dish towel and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Roll out dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured work surface. Cut out diamond-shaped doughnuts using a small pastry wheel cutter. Brush off excess flour.
  • Heat oil in a deep saucepan or wok over medium-high heat. Cook doughnuts in batches in hot oil until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter.
  • Nutrition

    297 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 65mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 81mg