Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Glazed Buttermilk Beignets, fluffy fried pastries finished with a smooth vanilla glaze and best enjoyed warm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix yeast, warm water, and sugar, then let stand until foamy
- Add buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and flour to form a soft dough
- Cover and let dough rise until doubled, about 1 hour
- Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into squares
- Fry in 350°F oil until golden on both sides
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then dip warm beignets into glaze
Notes
- Serve fresh for best texture and flavor
- Avoid overcrowding the fryer to keep oil temperature steady
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg