Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 1/4 ounce active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk in the remaining granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and melted butter into the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, then roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 2-3 inch squares or rectangles.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry beignets a few at a time for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove beignets with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving warm.
Notes
- You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight.
- Keep beignets warm in a low oven (200°F) until ready to serve.
- Dense beignets may result from over-kneading or insufficient rising time.
- Vanilla extract enhances the flavor, but you can also use vanilla bean paste for a stronger taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep-frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg