Vanilla French Beignets Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Vanilla French Beignets with this easy-to-follow recipe. These deep-fried pastries are a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 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
- 1/2 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 with a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Prepare the dough: Whisk together sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour and salt, kneading until smooth.
- Rise the dough: Let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Roll and cut: Roll out the dough, cut into desired shapes.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F and fry beignets until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain and serve: Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Be careful when working with hot oil.
- Serve the beignets warm for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Vanilla, French, Beignets, Dessert, Pastry
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