Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for deep frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk warm milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla; combine with dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Cover and let rise 45-60 minutes until puffed.
- Roll to about 1/2 inch thick and cut into Mickey shapes or circles; re-roll scraps.
- Heat oil to 360°F (182°C); fry until golden and puffed, 1-2 minutes per side.
- Drain, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
Notes
- Keep dough soft; add a splash more milk if needed.
- Maintain oil temperature for even frying.
- Best served warm the day they’re made.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Method: Deep-fry
- Cuisine: American, French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
