Description
Indulge in the delight of homemade Vanilla French Beignets, where fluffy dough meets a hint of vanilla sweetness. Perfect for brunch or dessert, these airy pastries are dusted with powdered sugar, creating an irresistible treat that transports you to a cozy French café. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll master the art of making these delectable bites in no time!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 375°F (190°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove beignets from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar while warm and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider substituting vanilla extract with almond extract or adding citrus zest. You can fill beignets with chocolate or fruit preserves before frying for a delicious surprise.