Description
Enjoy warm, fluffy beignets dusted with powdered sugar, taking you back to charming cafes in the French Quarter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs lightly, then add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just incorporated.
- Add the melted butter and fold it in gently.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let the dough rest for about 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove beignets with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Dust the warm beignets with powdered sugar before serving.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauces, if desired.
Notes
Don’t rush the resting time for the dough to achieve the best texture. Maintain oil temperature while frying for optimal results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 beignets
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: beignets, French pastry, dessert, brunch, powdered sugar