Description
Vanilla French Beignets are delightful, fluffy pastries dusted with powdered sugar, offering an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert. Imagine sinking your teeth into these warm pillows of joy, with a subtle hint of vanilla elevating each bite. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, these beignets will bring smiles and sweet memories to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels; dust with powdered sugar while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ensure the oil temperature is correct before frying to avoid greasy or burnt beignets. Customize by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough or drizzling with chocolate sauce.