Description
Light, fluffy, golden-fried glazed buttermilk beignets topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. These pillowy pastries are a sweet twist on the classic New Orleans treat.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
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¾ cup warm water (110°F)
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½ cup buttermilk
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1 large egg
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3 tbsp sugar
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¼ cup melted butter
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½ tsp salt
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Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
For the Vanilla Glaze:
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1 ½ cups powdered sugar
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3–4 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Activate Yeast: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let foam (5–10 mins).
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Make Dough: Add buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Mix in flour and salt until dough forms.
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Knead & Rise: Knead 5–7 minutes. Cover and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
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Cut & Shape: Roll dough to ½ inch and cut into 2-inch squares.
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Fry: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on a rack.
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Glaze: Whisk glaze ingredients. Dip beignets while warm. Let set on rack.
Notes
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Substitute buttermilk by mixing ½ cup milk with 1½ tsp lemon juice or vinegar.
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Do not overcrowd the fryer—work in small batches for even frying.
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Let glaze set fully before stacking or serving.
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Can dust with powdered sugar after glazing for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1–2 hours rise time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-American / Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg