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Vanilla French Beignets Recipe

Vanilla French Beignets Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Vanilla French Beignets with this easy-to-follow recipe. These light and fluffy fried pastries are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of the day.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt

Additional:

  • Oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Dissolve Yeast: In warm water, dissolve yeast with a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Add Flour: Gradually add flour and salt, stirring to form a dough. Knead until smooth.
  4. Rise Dough: Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
  5. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ½-inch thickness. Cut into squares or circles.
  6. Fry Beignets: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry beignets until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. Drain and Serve: Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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