Vanilla French Beignets Recipe

Golden vanilla French beignets dusted with powdered sugar on a white kitchen counter

Vanilla French Beignets Recipe

These Vanilla French Beignets are light, fluffy clouds of golden fried dough dusted with powdered sugar. The vanilla bean adds rich, aromatic depth that transforms these classic French pastries into a true café-style indulgence you can make right at home. Perfect for weekend brunches or sweet mornings with coffee.

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: French, New Orleans

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Rising Time: 1 30

Total Time: 2 10

Servings: beignets

Calories: 210kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

Heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven For frying
Deep-fry thermometer To maintain oil temperature
Rolling pin For even dough thickness
Pizza cutter or sharp knife For clean edges
Slotted spoon or spider strainer For flipping and removing beignets
Stand mixer (optional) For kneading dough easily
Kitchen scale For accurate flour measurements

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 cup warm whole milk (110°F) can substitute almond milk
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
¼ cup granulated sugar divided
1 large egg room temperature
1 vanilla bean seeds scraped (or 2 teaspoon vanilla extract)
3½ cups bread flour plus extra for dusting
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
6–8 cups vegetable oil for deep frying

For Topping

1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
optional vanilla sugar extra flavor

Instructions

Activate yeast in warm milk with sugar until foamy.
Mix in egg and vanilla, then add flour, salt, and butter to form soft dough.
Knead 5–6 minutes until smooth; cover and let rise 1–1½ hours.
Roll dough ¼-inch thick; cut into 2–3 inch squares.
Let cut dough rest 20–30 minutes for second rise.
Fry at 360–370°F for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
Drain and dust immediately with powdered sugar.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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