Description
Learn how to make delicious vanilla French beignets at home with this easy recipe. These fluffy, fried pastries dusted with powdered sugar are a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Ensure the mixture is warm.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1.5 hours.
- Shape the Beignets: Roll out the dough, cut into squares.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil to 360°F.
- Fry the Beignets: Fry in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
- Cooling: Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: French beignets, vanilla, fried pastries, powdered sugar, dessert, easy recipe
