Description
Light, fluffy, and dusted with powdered sugar, these Vanilla French Beignets are a dreamy breakfast treat that brings café vibes straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¾ cup whole milk, warm
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Neutral oil (like canola), for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add eggs, melted butter, vanilla, remaining sugar, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to ½ inch thick. Cut into 2-inch squares using a knife or pizza cutter.
- Heat oil to 350°F. Fry beignets in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels. While still warm, dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
Notes
- Make the dough the night before and refrigerate for a quick morning fry.
- Use a thermometer to maintain the correct oil temperature for perfect frying.
- Don’t crowd the fryer to ensure even cooking and puffiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: vanilla beignets, French beignets, breakfast pastry, powdered sugar, fried dough