Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Vanilla French Beignets, where fluffy dough meets the sweet essence of vanilla. These golden-brown pastries, dusted with powdered sugar, promise a melt-in-your-mouth experience that transports you straight to a charming café. Perfect for brunches or just a cozy treat, these beignets are simple to make and irresistible to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until light and airy.
- In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, and vanilla extract; stir well.
- Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 360°F (182°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil; fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove beignets from oil, drain briefly on paper towels, and generously dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (30g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg