Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 1/4 ounce active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk in the remaining sugar, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and melted butter into the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness; cut into squares or rectangles.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry beignets for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; dust generously with powdered sugar before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg