Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Vanilla French Beignets that are light, fluffy, and delicious. Perfect for a sweet treat or a special breakfast.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Other:
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine sugar, eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla. Slowly add flour and salt, then mix in the yeast mixture.
- Knead and rise: Knead the dough, let it rise for an hour, then roll out and cut into squares.
- Fry: Heat oil and fry the beignets until golden brown.
- Dust and serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Be careful with the oil temperature to ensure the beignets cook through without burning.
- Experiment with different flavorings like cinnamon or nutmeg for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg