Vanilla French Beignets Recipe: Easy Indulgence for Home Cooks
A delightful recipe for homemade vanilla French beignets that are sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 beignets
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut into squares or rectangles.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the beignets until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg