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Homemade Vanilla French Beignets

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

Light, puffy fried dough squares dusted in powdered sugar – a vanilla-scented homemade beignet recipe that comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you already have.

  • Total Time30 minutes
  • Yield20 beignets 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Mix the Dry Ingredients Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add the Wet Ingredients Add the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. If sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time.
  3. Roll and Cut Roll and Cut: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares with a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
  4. Heat the Oil Heat the Oil: Fill a heavy-bottomed pot with 2 inches of vegetable oil. Heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Use a thermometer to monitor temperature throughout frying.
  5. Fry the Beignets Fry the Beignets: Drop 3 to 4 beignets at a time into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd. Fry for about 1 minute per side until golden brown and puffed. Let the oil return to 350 degrees F between batches.
  6. Drain, Dust, and Serve Drain, Dust, and Serve: Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Cool for 60 seconds, then dust generously with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough – stir until just combined. Keep oil at 350 degrees F throughout; too cool and they absorb oil, too hot and the outside browns before the center cooks. Fry in batches of 3 to 4. Beignets are best eaten immediately. Dust with powdered sugar at the last moment before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
  • Cuisine: Creole, French

Nutrition

  • Calories: 95
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 95
  • Fat: 4
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 13
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 14

Find it online: https://blesseddish.com/homemade-vanilla-french-beignets/