Description
Indulge in the classic French treat with these homemade Vanilla Beignets. These pillowy fried pastries are dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for a sweet breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
Additional:
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk and sugar in a large bowl. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit until foamy. Add eggs, salt, vanilla, and butter. Mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Let it rise until doubled in size.
- Cut and Rest: Roll out the dough and cut into squares. Let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry beignets until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve: Drain, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh.
- Can be reheated in a warm oven.
- Fill with vanilla pastry cream for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
