Description
Light, airy French-style beignets flavored with a hint of vanilla, fried to golden perfection, and dusted with powdered sugar for the ultimate indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 teaspoon sugar. Let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
- 3. Add eggs, butter, vanilla, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- 4. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- 6. Punch down dough and roll out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares or rounds.
- 7. Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry beignets in batches until golden brown, about 1–2 minutes per side.
- 8. Drain on paper towels and generously dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Best enjoyed warm and fresh, right after frying.
- You can also fill these beignets with jam, Nutella, or pastry cream for a decadent twist.
- If dough is too sticky, add a little more flour while kneading.
- Pairs beautifully with coffee for a café-style experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Pastry
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: beignets, french doughnuts, vanilla beignets, fluffy beignets