Description
Delicious and fluffy Vanilla French Beignets, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- In a deep skillet or heavy pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut the dough into squares or rectangles, approximately 2 inches in size.
- Carefully drop the dough pieces into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- While still warm, dust the beignets generously with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
- For a fruity flavor, mix in 1/2 cup of mashed bananas or applesauce into the wet ingredients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg