Description
Vanilla French Beignets are fluffy, golden pastries that melt in your mouth. Lightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these delightful treats are infused with sweet vanilla flavor and dusted generously with powdered sugar. Perfect for brunch or as a late-night indulgence, they bring a taste of New Orleans to your kitchen. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up these irresistible beignets any time you crave a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Lightly flour your work surface and knead the dough for about one minute until smooth. Roll out the dough to about half an inch thick.
- Cut the dough into two-inch squares using a knife or pizza cutter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the cut dough in small batches for about two minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove beignets from oil and drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (35g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider infusing the dough with lemon zest or a splash of rum. Explore variations by trying different toppings such as cinnamon sugar or chocolate drizzle.