Description
Enjoy these light and fluffy homemade beignets, fried to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they are best served warm and fresh!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Measure out all your ingredients for a smoother process.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Let the Batter Rest: Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Beignets: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying 3-4 at a time for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain the Beignets: Remove beignets from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Repeat: Continue frying the remaining batter in batches, maintaining oil temperature.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Place warm beignets in a bowl and dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy fresh and warm, optionally with a dipping sauce.
- Storing Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a toaster oven for crispiness.
Notes
- Maintain the oil temperature for even frying.
- Beignets are best served fresh but can be stored for a short time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes