Description
There’s something magical about the aroma of freshly fried pastries wafting through the kitchen—especially on a lazy Sunday morning when all you want is to indulge in something sweet and satisfying. I still remember the first time I tried Vanilla French Beignets at a charming little café in New Orleans.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
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Prepare the dough: In a bowl, mix warm milk and granulated sugar. Sprinkle in the active dry yeast, allowing it to foam for about 5-10 minutes.
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Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and eggs. Slowly pour in the yeast mixture, melted butter, and vanilla extract, stirring until a rough dough forms.
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Knead gently: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
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Proof the dough: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
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Shape the beignets: Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into squares or triangles, about 2 inches each side.
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Heat the oil: In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F.
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Fry the beignets: Fry the dough pieces for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and puffed.
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Dust with sugar: Remove the beignets with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Dust generously with powdered sugar while they’re still warm.
Notes
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Optional: Pair your beignets with a decadent chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 beignets
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg