Description
Fluffy and sweet buttermilk beignets, perfect for holiday celebrations like Christmas and Easter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove beignets with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for best results.
- Beignets are best served warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Buttermilk Beignets, Christmas Beignets, Easter Beignets, Fried Dough, Holiday Dessert, Sweet Pastry