Vanilla French Beignets Recipe
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.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 beignets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Dissolve Yeast: In warm water, dissolve yeast with a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add Flour: Gradually add flour and salt, stirring to form a dough. Knead until smooth.
- Rise Dough: Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ½-inch thickness. Cut into squares or circles.
- Fry Beignets: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry beignets until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain and Serve: Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Vanilla French Beignets, Beignet Recipe, Homemade Beignets