Description
A simplified, pillowy deep-fried pastry recipe featuring a tangy buttermilk dough and a sweet vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm buttermilk (room temperature)
1/2 cup warm water (110°F)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp salt
Vegetable oil for frying
2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
1/4 cup milk (for glaze)
1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Step 1: Combine warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl and let bloom until foamy.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and remaining sugar together.
Step 3: Stir in the yeast mixture followed by 3 cups of flour and salt. Add more flour as needed to form a soft dough.
Step 4: Knead the dough for 5 minutes, then let it rise in a greased bowl for 2 hours until doubled.
Step 5: Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 2x2 inch squares.
Step 6: Fry in 360°F oil for 1-2 minutes per side until puffed and golden brown.
Step 7: Dip warm beignets into a whisked mixture of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla glaze.
Notes
Ensure the oil stays at a consistent temperature to prevent the beignets from absorbing too much grease.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3.2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
