Vanilla French Beignets Recipe
Indulge in the delectable goodness of homemade Vanilla French Beignets. These fried dough squares are light, fluffy, and dusted with a generous coating of powdered sugar. Perfect for a cozy morning treat or a delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 beignets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Frying and Serving:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl. Let sit until foamy. In a mixing bowl, whisk egg, egg yolk, vanilla, melted butter, and sugar. Add yeast mixture and stir. Mix in flour and salt to form a dough.
- Rise and Shape: Knead the dough and let it rise. Roll out and cut into squares. Let rise again.
- Fry the Beignets: Heat oil, fry dough squares until golden brown. Drain and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon.
- Best enjoyed warm with coffee or hot chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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