Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade buttermilk beignets, a fluffy treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. These golden brown pastries are airy and light, dusted with powdered sugar to enhance their sweetness. In just about 30 minutes, you can whip up these sweet fritters that are sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to about 350°F (175°C).
- Cut out shapes from the dough using a cookie cutter or glass and fry in batches until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Ensure your baking powder and soda are fresh for optimal fluffiness. Monitor oil temperature closely for even cooking. Experiment with toppings like chocolate sauce or fresh fruit for added variety.