homeBugnes season is upon us and there is a strong possibility that I might just go utterly mad.
The closest thing I have ever found to American donuts. I am a big fan of American donuts.
Sure, there are snack shacks that sell "donuts", but one bite of the greasy, cold, plastic tasting thing and you'll chuck it straight in the nearest garbage can. But Bugnes ... bugnes ....
Bien sur, they only come once a year. They are Lyonnais, as are most culinary delights--after all, this is the gastronomic capital of France. I've read that they originate from the middle ages, that they are associated with Lent due to their high fat content (lovely, just slap em' straight onto my thighs then won't you), that they are for Mardi Gras, that they are related to Beignets ....
There are two kinds: flat and crunchy or "pillow" like. Both are deep friend and covered with powdered sugar. I prefer the pillow like one, thank you very much. In fact, I can't control myself ... on the way to the office I think to myself, 'Self, just pick up a 200 grams, take them to work, share them with the others.' I get to work and stand in the kitchen area literally shoveling them into my mouth! Then I do the same thing on the way home. The kids get a few, I get a lot!
Seriously though, you must try some. If you are feeling courageous, here is a recipe from Jamie Oliver.
Voila! Bon degustation! Gros bisous et a demain.
Love, Charley
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