Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Vanilla French Beignets, soft and fluffy pastries perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re serving them at breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet dessert, these beignets are sure to impress with their light texture and sweet powdered sugar coating. Easy to make and fun to share, they transform any gathering into a festive celebration. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have warm beignets ready in no time. Add your favorite toppings like chocolate drizzle or fresh fruit for a personal touch that elevates this classic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk and active dry yeast; let it sit until frothy.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla; stir until sticky dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Roll out the dough to about ½-inch thick and cut into squares.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry beignets in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg