Description
These Glazed Buttermilk Beignets are a delightful treat that will transport you to the streets of New Orleans with their fluffy texture and sweet glaze. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a special dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 3½ cups flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Additional:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Make Dough: Activate yeast in warm water with sugar. Mix in buttermilk, egg, butter, and flour. Allow to rise for 1 hour.
- Shape: Roll dough to ½-inch thickness, then cut into squares.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F and fry beignets until golden, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Glaze: In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze. Dip warm beignets into the glaze.
Notes
- For best results, serve the beignets warm.
- You can customize the glaze by adding lemon zest or different flavor extracts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Beignets, Glazed Beignets, Buttermilk Beignets, New Orleans Beignets, Dessert Recipe
