Description
Warm, fluffy, and delightful pastries that transform any meal into a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: Cinnamon for extra flavor
- Optional: Vanilla bean seeds
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- Combine the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter in another bowl, whisking until fully blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F, using a thermometer to check the temperature.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on one side.
- Remove the beignets from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil; dust with powdered sugar while warm.
- Serve with a side of chocolate sauce or vanilla glaze for dipping.
Notes
Be careful with oil temperature to avoid soggy or burnt beignets. Store in an airtight container for up to two days or freeze for a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg