Glazed Buttermilk Beignets
Indulge in the delightful world of Glazed Buttermilk Beignets, these light and fluffy French-style donuts are perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat. Made with a rich buttermilk dough and generously dipped in a sweet vanilla glaze, they offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s hard to resist. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can recreate this classic pastry at home and impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 (12 beignets) 1x
- Category: Breakfast Favorites
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, activate the yeast by combining it with warm water and sugar. Let it sit until bubbly.
- Mix in buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and flour until a dough forms. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- Roll the dough to a ½-inch thickness and cut it into squares.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the beignets for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze. Dip warm beignets into the glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (40g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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