Description
Learn how to make delicious Vanilla French Beignets at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. These fluffy, deep-fried pastries are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1.5 hours.
- Shape the Beignets: Roll out the dough, cut into squares.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil to 360°F.
- Fry the Beignets: Fry in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve hot.
- Cooling: Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Temperature Control: Maintain oil temperature for perfect beignets.
- Proofing Spot: Use a warm oven for dough rising.
- Serving Suggestion: Reheat leftovers in the oven for a few minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Beignet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
