Description
Indulge in our delightful Vanilla French Beignets Recipe, where each airy and soft pastry melts in your mouth. Infused with a subtle vanilla flavor and lightly dusted with powdered sugar, these beignets are the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. Simple to make, they are sure to impress at any gathering. Whether enjoyed fresh with coffee or served alongside fruit, these beignets will elevate your culinary experience.
Ingredients
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- 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
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar; let it sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix granulated sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt to the wet mixture; stir until a dough forms and knead until smooth.
- Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough to about ½-inch thickness, then cut into squares or circles.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F; fry beignets until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg