Description
Fluffy buttermilk beignets that balance sweetness and tang for the ultimate breakfast pastry.
Ingredients
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
¼ cup Granulated Sugar
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 cup Buttermilk
2 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter, melted
2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)
1 cup Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Prepare all ingredients and measure accurately.
2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
3. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter.
4. Fold wet mixture into dry until just combined.
5. Rest batter for 10–15 minutes.
6. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
7. Drop spoonfuls of batter into oil, fry 2–3 minutes per side.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
Serve immediately for best texture.
Do not refrigerate; reheat in the oven if needed.
Perfect with coffee or hot chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Buttermilk Beignets, homemade beignets, fluffy fried pastries, breakfast sweets, yeast dough