Cheese Beignets Recipe - A Vegetarian Dish from France

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup finely minced fresh sage
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 to 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup water, or as needed
• 1/2 cup grated hard cheese such as parmesan or romano
• vegetable oil for frying
• coarse salt
• cayenne or smoked paprika