Description
Vanilla French Beignets are a delightful treat that brings warmth and sweetness to any occasion. These fluffy, golden pastries, dusted with powdered sugar, are reminiscent of charming cafés in New Orleans. Perfect for breakfast or as a dessert, this simple recipe yields impressive results that will please your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop small pieces of dough into hot oil; fry until golden brown (about 3 minutes).
- Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (30g)
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg