Description
Enjoy these light and fluffy homemade beignets, dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Easy to make and sure to impress, they are best served warm and can be paired with chocolate or fruit preserves for an extra treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 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 all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Once the dough comes together, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let it rest for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
- While the dough is resting, 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). You can use a candy thermometer to check the temperature.
- Prepare a plate lined with paper towels to drain the fried beignets.
- Once the oil is hot and the dough has rested, use a spoon or a small ice cream scoop to drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil.
- Fry the beignets for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
- Once golden brown, carefully remove the beignets from the oil and place them on the prepared plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Continue frying the remaining dough until all beignets are cooked. Adjust the heat as necessary to maintain the oil temperature.
- Once all the beignets are fried and drained, place them in a large bowl or on a serving platter.
- Generously dust the warm beignets with powdered sugar.
- For an extra touch, you can also drizzle a little melted chocolate or caramel sauce over the top, or serve with a side of fruit preserves or whipped cream for dipping.
- Serve the beignets warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Make sure your oil is at the right temperature before frying. If the oil is too hot, the beignets will brown too quickly and remain raw inside. If its too cool, they will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
- For a lighter texture, you can sift the flour before measuring it. This helps to aerate the flour and can lead to fluffier beignets.
- Experiment with flavors by adding a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to the dough for a unique twist.
- If you want to make the beignets ahead of time, you can prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes