Description
These Light & Fluffy Buttermilk Beignets are a delightful treat, boasting a golden-brown exterior that gives way to a soft, airy interior. Each bite melts in your mouth, offering a sweet, buttery flavor that is perfectly complemented by a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Frying:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Remove the beignets with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The batter can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Beignets are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: For a dairy-free option, use almond milk mixed with a tablespoon of vinegar as a buttermilk substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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