Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade Vanilla French Beignets. These soft, pillowy pastries are infused with a rich hint of vanilla and topped with a sweet powdered sugar glaze, making them a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
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
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water with a pinch of sugar; let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt to the wet ingredients until a dough forms; knead on a floured surface until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough to about ½-inch thickness and cut into squares or circles.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C) and fry beignets until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg