Vanilla French Beignets Made Easy for Breakfast
Fluffy, golden vanilla French beignets perfect for breakfast. Crispy outside, soft inside, and dusted in powdered sugar—just like a Parisian café.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (includes rising)
- Yield: 12 beignets 1x
Ingredients
2½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp salt
1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
¾ cup warm milk
1 large egg
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp vanilla extract or paste
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Neutral oil, for frying
Instructions
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Activate yeast with warm milk and sugar. Let sit 5–10 min until foamy.
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Mix flour, salt, yeast mixture, egg, butter, and vanilla. Knead until smooth.
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Cover and rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
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Roll dough ½-inch thick. Cut into squares.
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Let rise again 20–30 minutes.
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Heat oil to 350°F. Fry beignets 1–2 min per side until golden.
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Drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
Make dough ahead and chill overnight. Try citrus zest or filled variations. Best served fresh.