Description
Soft and decadent Vanilla French Beignets, light and airy, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Test oil with a small amount of batter.
- Scoop tablespoons of batter and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy warm beignets!
Notes
Maintain oil temperature for even cooking. Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French/Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg