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Vanilla French Beignets Recipe

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Vanilla French Beignets are light, pillowy, deep-fried pastries with a delicate vanilla flavor and a generous dusting of powdered sugar. These golden-brown treats are crisp on the outside and airy on the inside, perfect for a cozy morning or a sweet afternoon snack.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 20–24 beignets
  • Category: Dessert, Breakfast
  • Method: Deep frying
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk (warm)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk slightly and mix it with sugar and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit until foamy.
  2. Add eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt, then gradually stir in flour to form a soft, sticky dough.
  3. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic, then cover and let it rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to 1/2 inch thick.
  5. Cut the dough into 2–3 inch squares and let them rest for another 15–20 minutes while heating the oil to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry the beignets in batches for about 1 minute per side until golden brown.
  7. Drain on paper towels, then dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm.

Notes

  • For a citrusy twist, add lemon or orange zest to the dough.
  • For a decadent version, fill them with vanilla pastry cream or jam after frying.
  • A sprinkle of cinnamon in the powdered sugar adds a subtle spiced note.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Reheat at 300°F for 5 minutes to restore warmth.

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