Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Vanilla French Beignets with this easy-to-follow recipe. These fluffy, fried pastries dusted with powdered sugar are a classic French treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit until foamy. Add remaining sugar, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix in flour and salt to form a dough.
- Knead and Rise: Knead dough for 5–7 minutes. Let rise covered for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Shape and Fry: Roll out dough, cut into squares, and fry in oil at 350°F until golden and puffed.
- Finish: Drain, dust with powdered sugar while warm, and serve.
Notes
- Best served fresh and warm
- Enhance with nutmeg or cinnamon
- Try with vanilla custard or chocolate sauce
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
