Description
Light and fluffy buttermilk beignets, fried to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar. A nostalgic and indulgent treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 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
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; some lumps are okay.
- Let the batter rest for 10–15 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, frying 2–3 at a time to avoid crowding.
- Fry each side for 2–3 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or a rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar while still warm.
- Repeat until all batter is used, maintaining oil temperature.
Notes
- Add nutmeg or cinnamon to the powdered sugar for seasonal variation.
- Try stuffing with chocolate or fruit compote after frying.
- Mini beignet balls are a fun size variation.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
