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Vanilla French Beignets For Breakfast

A delightful and easy-to-make recipe for fluffy vanilla French beignets perfect for breakfast. These beignets are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a rich vanilla flavor that pairs beautifully with coffee.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 beignets
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups warm milk aim for the temperature of a warm bath
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract I prefer the Madagascar Bourbon variety for its woody notes
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Frying Ingredients
  • Vegetable oil for frying enough to fill your skillet or pot about 2 inches deep
  • Powdered sugar for dusting be generous here

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • - Whisk
  • measuring cups,
  • - Measuring spoons
  • Frying pan
  • - Spatula
  • paper towels.

Method
 

Bloom the Yeast
    Mix the Aromatics
      Develop the Dough
        The First Rise
          Shape and Cut
            The Sizzle
              The Sugar Shower

                Nutrition

                Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12g

                Notes

                Temperature is everything. If the oil is too hot, the outside burns before the vanilla french beignets cook through. If it is too cold, they become greasy. For those with dietary restrictions, you can try gluten-free vanilla beignets substitutions using a high quality 1 to 1 baking blend and flaxseed for egg as a binder. For a vegan twist, swap the milk for plant-based milk and use vegan butter. I also love experimenting with flavor profiles by adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the flour mixture for an earthy undertone.
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