Description
These fluffy glazed buttermilk beignets are a delicious treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. The dough is fried to perfection and coated in a sweet glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
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Dough:
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- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Oil for frying
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, mix yeast with warm water and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Add buttermilk, egg, flour, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- Rise and shape: Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour. Roll out the dough and cut into squares.
- Fry and glaze: Heat oil in a pot. Fry the beignets until golden brown. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze. Dip the beignets in the glaze.
- Serve: Enjoy the glazed buttermilk beignets warm.
Notes
- You can dust the finished beignets with powdered sugar for an extra touch.
- Experiment with different glazes like chocolate or cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg