Description
Experience the delight of Vanilla French Beignets, where every bite reveals a crispy exterior and a soft, airy center. These sweet, pillow-like pastries are perfect for breakfast or dessert, dusted with powdered sugar and infused with rich vanilla aroma. Easy to make, they’ll impress your guests at brunch or satisfy your late-night cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; some lumps are okay.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove beignets from oil and drain on paper towels before dusting generously with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 beignets
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg