Description
Learn how to make delicious Vanilla French Beignets, classic fried pastries dusted with powdered sugar. These beignets are perfect for breakfast or dessert, and they’re sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
For Dusting:
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; mix. Gradually add flour, salt, and butter to form a dough. Knead until smooth.
- Rise and Shape: Let the dough rise until doubled. Roll out and cut into squares.
- Fry: Heat oil to 360°F. Fry beignets until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
- Serve with fruit preserves or chocolate sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 beignets
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
