Vanilla French Beignets
These light, fluffy French beignets are a classic New Orleans-style dessert, dusted with powdered sugar and perfect for brunch or a sweet treat. Simple ingredients and easy steps make this beginner-friendly!
Ingredients
Beignet Dough
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- active dry yeast
- warm whole milk
- unsalted butter
- large eggs
- pure vanilla extract
- salt
Topping
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Activate yeast with warm milk and sugar until frothy.
- Mix eggs, butter, vanilla, salt; combine with yeast mixture and flour to form dough.
- Knead dough until smooth, let rise for 1–1.5 hours.
- Roll dough, cut into squares or diamonds.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry beignets until golden (about 2 minutes each side).
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
Beignets are highly versatile—try adding a touch of cinnamon, lemon zest, or injecting jam or cream for variation. Watch oil temperature carefully for even frying.
