Vanilla French Beignets Recipe – Easy Yeast Breakfast Treat
Classic vanilla French beignets — soft, airy, and deep-fried to golden perfection. A breakfast pastry dusted in powdered sugar and packed with vanilla flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes rise time)
- Yield: 18–24 beignets 1x
Ingredients
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
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¾ cup whole milk, warm
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp salt
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
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In a small bowl, mix warm milk, 1 tbsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
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In a large bowl, whisk eggs, remaining sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Add yeast mixture.
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Mix in flour gradually until dough forms. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth.
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Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1.5–2 hours until doubled.
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Roll out to ½ inch thick, cut into 2.5-inch squares.
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Place on floured tray, cover, and let rise another 30–45 minutes.
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Heat oil to 350°F. Fry in batches for 1–2 minutes per side.
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Drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar while warm.
Notes
Use vanilla bean for deeper flavor. Can be frozen before or after frying. Try cinnamon sugar or filled versions for variety.