Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 60 minutes).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/2 inch thick and cut into squares.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Fry the beignets in batches until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure the milk is warm but not too hot, as high temperatures can kill the yeast. Kneading the dough well helps create a light texture. Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 beignets
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: beignets, dessert, New Orleans, breakfast, frying