Description
Fluffy and golden Vanilla French Beignets — a sweet, soft breakfast pastry infused with vanilla and dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Oil for frying (vegetable oil works well)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, vanilla extract, milk, and melted butter.
3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour wet into dry and stir until soft dough forms.
4. Heat the Oil: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
5. Fry the Beignets: Drop tablespoon-sized portions into oil; fry 2–3 minutes per side.
6. Drain and Dust: Place on paper towels; dust with powdered sugar.
7. Serve: Enjoy warm with coffee or hot chocolate!
Notes
Best served fresh. Store in airtight container for one day. Reheat before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 beignets
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Vanilla French Beignets, homemade pastry, fluffy dessert, breakfast donuts, vanilla sweets