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Vanilla French Beignets

These fluffy Vanilla French Beignets are the perfect comfort food and a delightful way to impress your guests at brunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 beignets
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour You can use any flour you have on hand.
  • 2 tablespoons sugar This sweetens the deal.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Essential for fluffiness.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature for best results.
  • ¾ cup milk You can substitute with milk alternatives.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Use high-quality vanilla.
For Frying and Serving
  • as needed Oil for frying Vegetable or canola oil works well.
  • as needed Powdered sugar for dusting Aim for a cloud-like effect.

Method
 

Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Wet Ingredients Time
  1. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla together.
Combining
  1. Gently add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Ready to Chill
  1. Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Frying Time
  1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat until ready. Drop dough using a cookie scoop or your fingers.
Keep an Eye
  1. Fry beignets for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Dusting
  1. Remove beignets with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain. Dust with powdered sugar while hot.
How to Serve
  1. Serve warm in a bowl, optionally with a side of melted chocolate for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a comforting treat, these beignets are perfect on chilly days. If you run out of powdered sugar, granulated sugar can be used for a rustic vibe.
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