Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 1/4 oz active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp 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 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk in remaining sugar, egg, vanilla, salt, and melted butter.
- Gradually add flour, knead 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in greased bowl, cover, let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Punch down dough, roll to 1/4 inch thickness, cut into 2–3 inch squares.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry beignets 1-2 minutes per side until golden and puffed.
- Drain on paper towels, dust generously with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
Notes
- Yield: 12-15 beignets
- Optional: serve with chocolate or fruit dipping sauces
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg