Description
Fluffy, golden Vanilla French Beignets made with real vanilla, perfect for breakfast or dessert. A cozy French classic you can make at home.
Ingredients
¾ cup warm water (100-110°F)
½ cup granulated sugar
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 large egg, room temperature
½ cup whole milk or evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3¾ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp
Vegetable oil for frying
½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Combine warm water, yeast, and half the sugar; let foam.
2. Whisk in milk, vanilla, remaining sugar, egg, and 1¾ cups flour.
3. Add remaining flour and salt. Knead with dough hook.
4. Mix in butter, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough is smooth.
5. Cover and let dough rise 2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
6. Roll to ½-inch thick and cut into 2-inch squares.
7. Heat oil to 360°F. Fry 3-4 at a time until golden on both sides.
8. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 48 hours.
Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature for best puff.
Best served warm but can be reheated in oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 beignets
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg