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Delicious Vanilla French Beignets dusted with powdered sugar

Vanilla French Beignets

Soft, airy fried dough with a clear vanilla taste, topped with powdered sugar. A delightful treat for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/4 cup warm water, about 110 F Use warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
  • 3/4 cup warm milk Warm enough to touch.
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour Add flour until dough is soft and slightly sticky.
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • Vegetable oil for frying Heat to 350 F.
  • Powdered sugar for dusting Dust while warm.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Stir yeast into warm water with a pinch of sugar, wait 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, salt, egg, vanilla, and melted butter. Add the yeast mixture.
  3. Add 2 cups of flour and mix, then add more flour a little at a time until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.
  4. Knead by hand or mixer for 5 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until doubled.
Frying
  1. Punch down dough and roll out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 2 to 3 inch squares or rounds.
  2. Heat oil in a deep pot to 350 F, or heat until a small piece of dough browns in 30 seconds.
  3. Fry a few beignets at a time, flipping once, until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Do not crowd the pot.
  4. Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar while warm.
  5. Serve right away.

Notes

Use warm liquid to activate yeast, keep oil at 350 F for best results, and dust with powdered sugar immediately after frying.