Description
Light and fluffy Vanilla French Beignets dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the beignets and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Fry in small batches for even cooking. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: beignets, dessert, brunch, French pastries