Ingredients
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110°F)
1/2 cup warm milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla.
3. Add in yeast mixture and mix until dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
4. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
5. Punch down dough and roll out on floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
6. Cut into 2- to 3-inch squares or rounds. Let rest 15 minutes.
7. Heat oil in deep pan to 350°F. Fry beignets in batches until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
8. Drain on paper towels. Dust heavily with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
• Add a touch of lemon zest or cinnamon for flavor variation.
• These are best fresh but can be reheated in a toaster oven.
• Use a thermometer to keep oil temp steady for even frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour rise)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: vanilla french beignets, authentic beignets recipe, easy french doughnuts, powdered sugar beignets