Description
Indulge in these light and fluffy beignets, perfectly fried to a golden brown and dusted with powdered sugar. A delightful treat for breakfast or dessert!
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 dry ingredients: 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Whisk together until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, crack 2 large eggs and beat them lightly. Add 1/2 cup of whole milk and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to the eggs. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter to the mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
- Once the dough is combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let it rest for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
- After the dough has rested, prepare your frying station. In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or a deep fryer, pour enough vegetable oil to fill it about 2-3 inches deep.
- Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Test the oil temperature by dropping a small piece of dough into the oil; if it sizzles and rises to the surface, the oil is ready.
- Prepare a plate lined with paper towels to drain the fried beignets.
- Once the oil is hot, use a spoon or a small ice cream scoop to drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil. Fry in batches of 3-4 beignets at a time.
- Fry the beignets for about 2-3 minutes on one side, or until they turn a golden brown color. Flip them over and fry for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.
- Remove the beignets from the oil using a slotted spoon and allow any excess oil to drip off before transferring them to the prepared plate.
- Continue frying the remaining dough in batches until all the beignets are cooked.
- Once all the beignets are fried and drained, dust them with powdered sugar. Serve warm with optional dipping sauces.
Notes
- For a flavored twist, consider adding a teaspoon of nutmeg or lemon zest to the dough.
- Ensure the oil temperature is consistent to avoid greasy beignets.
- Beignets are best served fresh, but they can be reheated in an oven to restore some crispiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes