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 mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar; let it sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
- Whisk in sugar, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and melted butter until well blended.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms; knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 to 1.5 hours).
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C) and fry the beignets for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 64mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg