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Nutritional Values
450kcal
8gProtein
50gCarbs
25gFat
2gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
🥛 Dairy
Bugnes
How to order / say it
Say it
Bugnes — [Boon-yeuh]
Order
I'd like to have some bugnes, please.
Locally
Je voudrais des bugnes, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally
Sweet fried pastries similar to donuts dusted with icing sugar.
Why try it?
Bugnes are a beloved treat in Lyon associated with celebrations and festivals, especially during Lent. Their airy, crispy texture and sweet flavor provide a delightful contrast to the more savory aspects of Lyonnaise cuisine.
How it tastes
Bugnes are light and crispy, with a hint of citrus and vanilla. They are deep-fried to achieve a golden-brown exterior and generously dusted with powdered sugar, offering a sweet, crunchy sensation.
Origin & History — first documented: 1300
Bugnes have been a part of French culinary traditions since the Middle Ages, originating from Catholic regions including Lyon. Typically made for Mardi Gras, their cultural significance endures as a festive treat signaling the arrival of spring.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g flour
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🍋 1 lemon lemon zest
- 🫒 500 ml oil for frying
Method
- 1 Mix flour, sugar, lemon zest, butter, and eggs into a smooth dough.
- 2 Roll out the dough and cut into diamond shapes.
- 3 Deep fry the dough pieces until golden brown.
- 4 Drain and dust with icing sugar before serving.
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