Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of these homemade vanilla French beignets that are soft, fluffy, and coated in a generous dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 1/4 ounce active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Additional:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Ingredients: Add sugar, egg, vanilla, salt, and melted butter. Gradually mix in flour until a dough forms.
- Rise Dough: Cover and let dough rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Fry Beignets: Roll out dough, cut into squares, and fry in oil until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure oil is at the right temperature for frying to achieve crispy beignets.
- You can customize the flavor by adding cinnamon or lemon zest to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg