Description
Light and soft vanilla beignets that are easy to make at home and taste delicious dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, egg, and melted butter. Mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop small amounts of the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve warm on a plate or in a basket, dusted with extra powdered sugar. Pair with coffee or fruit jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 beignets
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg