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Vanilla French Beignets [120 Minutes]
Experience the magic of Vanilla French Beignets, a delectable twist on the classic fried dough.
Equipment
- large bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Rolling pin
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Deep fryer or large pot
- Candy or deep-fry thermometer
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk about 110°F
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while stirring until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes.
- Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough, roll it out to ¼ inch thickness, and cut into 2×2 inch squares.
- Pour vegetable oil into a fryer or pot and heat to 360°F.
- Fry the beignets in batches for about 1–2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Dust the fried beignets with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
- Allow the beignets to cool slightly on a wire rack if not served immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1beignetCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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