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Vanilla French Beignets For Breakfast

Vanilla French Beignets For Breakfast

These Vanilla French Beignets fill your kitchen with the sweet scent of fried dough and real vanilla. Light, airy, and crisp with delicate vanilla flavor, they’re a Parisian breakfast dream made simple at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 18 beignets
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3½ cups bread flour
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
  • powdered sugar, for dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • knife or dough cutter
  • deep frying pan
  • paper towels
  • mesh strainer (for powdered sugar)

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tsp of sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix bread flour, remaining sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add eggs, melted butter, yeast mixture, and vanilla seeds. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours until doubled.
  4. Roll out dough to ½-inch thickness. Cut into small squares using a dough cutter or knife.
  5. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Fry a few beignets at a time, flipping once, until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 220IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Try filling them with pastry cream or jam for a twist. For holidays, add cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough. Drizzle with caramel or glaze for a café-style treat. Always use real vanilla beans or pure extract for the best flavor.

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