BEIGNETS

1/4 cup butter

1 1/4 cup water

1 1/2 cups sifted flour

3 eggs, beaten

2 T. sugar

1/4 t. cinnamon

     To make Beignets, put butter in a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil.  Remove pan from heat and add flour; beat to make a smooth paste.  Cool slightly.  Gradually beat in eggs & sugar.  Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 350 degrees.  Drop batter in by teaspoonfuls, a few at a time.  When golden, remove with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar; serve warm.