Description
Indulge in these delicious Vanilla French Beignets, a classic treat that is perfect for breakfast or dessert. These fluffy pastries are fried to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup warm water (around 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
For Dusting:
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Ingredients: Add egg, evaporated milk, vanilla, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Fry: Roll out the dough, cut into squares, and fry in hot oil until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to monitor the oil temperature while frying to ensure even cooking.
- You can customize these beignets by adding cinnamon or lemon zest to the dough for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg