Vanilla French Beignets Recipe
Indulge in these light and airy Vanilla French Beignets that are a delight to the senses. Perfectly fried to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar, these beignets are a classic treat that will transport you to the streets of Paris.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 beignets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 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
For Frying and Serving:
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water: Add yeast to warm water with a pinch of sugar, let sit until frothy.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt to form a dough. Knead until smooth.
- Allow to rise: Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Roll and cut: Roll out dough, cut into shapes.
- Fry: Heat oil, fry beignets until golden brown on each side.
- Drain and serve: Remove from oil, drain, and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Be sure the oil is at the correct temperature for frying to ensure a crispy exterior.
- These beignets are best served warm and fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Vanilla French Beignets, Beignet Recipe, French Dessert, Fried Dough
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