Vanilla French Beignets Recipe – Soft, Fluffy & Perfect for Breakfast
These vanilla French beignets are light, fluffy pastries fried until golden and dusted with powdered sugar—perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Ingredients
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2¾ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ tsp salt
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1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
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¼ cup warm water (110°F)
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½ cup warm milk
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1 large egg
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
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Neutral oil for frying
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Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
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Bloom yeast in warm water with 1 tsp sugar; let stand 5–10 mins.
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Mix flour, sugar, salt in a bowl. Add milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and yeast mixture.
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Knead until dough is smooth and elastic, 6–8 mins. Let rise 1½ to 2 hours.
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Roll dough to ½ inch thick, cut into 2-inch squares. Rest 30 mins.
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Fry at 350°F for 1–2 mins per side until golden and puffed.
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Drain and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
For make-ahead, refrigerate dough after the first rise. Fry from frozen for quick weekday beignets.