Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Vanilla French Beignets. These deep-fried pastries are light, fluffy, and dusted with powdered sugar, making them a perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
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- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Others:
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine yeast and warm water, let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, mix sugar, eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla. Add yeast mixture.
- Add flour: Gradually add flour and salt, knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Fry: Roll out dough, cut into squares, and fry until golden. Dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- You can add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Be careful when frying to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg