Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Vanilla French Beignets with this easy-to-follow recipe. These light and fluffy pastries are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Other:
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Dissolve Yeast: Dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, stirring to form a dough. Knead until smooth.
- Let Dough Rise: Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness. Cut into squares or circles.
- Fry: Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F. Fry beignets until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain and Serve: Remove and drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Be careful when frying to maintain oil temperature for the perfect beignet texture.
- For a twist, try adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the powdered sugar for dusting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Vanilla French Beignets Recipe, Beignets, French pastry, Homemade beignets
