Description
Vanilla French Beignets, a delightful confection soaked in Parisian tradition, are the epitome of sweet indulgence. These soft, pillowy doughnuts are kissed with vanilla and fried to a golden perfection, offering a heavenly texture that melts in your mouth under a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup warm milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Vegetable oil, for frying
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, stirring until a dough forms.
Knead the Dough: On a floured surface, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1.5 hours.
Shape the Beignets: Roll out the dough, cut into 2×2 inch squares.
Heat the Oil: Heat oil to 360°F in a deep fryer.
Fry the Beignets: Fry in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220