Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade Vanilla French Beignets, perfect for any occasion! These light and fluffy pastries are a sweet treat that can be enjoyed as breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack. With their rich vanilla flavor and a generous dusting of powdered sugar, these beignets will impress your family and friends. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, this recipe is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 1/4 ounce active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp)
- 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; let it sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
- Whisk in remaining sugar, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and melted butter into the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled.
- Roll dough out to about 1/4 inch thick; cut into squares or rectangles (2-3 inches).
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry beignets for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; 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: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg