Description
Indulge in the irresistible charm of our Vanilla French Beignets Recipe, where fluffy, golden donuts are dusted with powdered sugar to create the perfect sweet treat. These delightful pastries are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, making them a versatile addition to any occasion. Their airy texture and rich vanilla flavor will have everyone craving more. Whether enjoyed fresh from the fryer or paired with fresh fruit and whipped cream, these beignets promise to elevate your culinary experience. Easy to make and impossible to resist, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 1/4 ounce active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar; allow it to foam for 5-10 minutes.
- Whisk in the remaining sugar, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and melted butter until well combined.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms; knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise covered in a warm area for about 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness; cut into squares or rectangles.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry beignets in batches for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to drain excess oil and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg