Vanilla French Beignets
Vanilla French beignets are light, airy, and deliciously sweet pastries, deep-fried to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar. Infused with vanilla, these homemade beignets are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack, just like the ones from a French bakery or New Orleans café!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: About 12 beignets
- Category: Breakfast / Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, egg, vanilla, and melted butter. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll and Cut: Roll the dough to about ¼-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch squares or desired shapes.
- Heat Oil: In a deep fryer or large pot, heat oil to 360°F (182°C).
- Fry the Beignets: Fry in small batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown (about 1-2 minutes per side).
- Drain and Dust: Remove from oil, place on a paper towel, and immediately dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy fresh with coffee or hot chocolate.
Notes
- For cinnamon sugar beignets, coat them in a mix of cinnamon and sugar instead of powdered sugar.
- Fill with custard, jam, or Nutella for a stuffed beignet variation.
- To bake instead of fry, bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes for a lighter option.
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