Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Vanilla French Beignets, perfect for indulging in a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
- In a deep skillet or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Using a spoon or a small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beignets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Dust the warm beignets generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
- Experiment with different flavored extracts, such as almond or hazelnut, to customize the beignets.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg