Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making homemade Beignets—fluffy French donuts that are simply irresistible! These sweet, airy treats are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any special occasion. Coated generously in powdered sugar, each bite offers a warm, comforting sweetness that brings a taste of New Orleans to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and half the sugar; let sit until bubbly.
- Mix flour and salt in another bowl.
- Whisk together milk, vanilla, remaining sugar, and egg; add to yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour mix and knead until smooth; incorporate butter until elastic.
- Let dough rise in a warm place for about two hours.
- Roll out dough and cut into squares.
- Heat oil to 360°F and fry beignets until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg