Description
These homemade Vanilla French Beignets are light, airy, and perfectly golden brown. Infused with rich vanilla flavor, they are best served warm with a generous dusting of powdered sugar. Enjoy them for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat with coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, vanilla, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into 2×2-inch squares.
- Heat oil to 360°F in a deep saucepan. Fry the dough squares in batches, 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- To reheat, warm in an oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
- Freeze for up to 3 months; reheat in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French, New Orleans-Inspired