Description
Light and airy French beignets flavored with vanilla, perfect for a special breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 2-3 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.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for even cooking.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the beignets light.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 beignets
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: vanilla beignets, french beignets, breakfast pastries, fried dough, powdered sugar donuts