🍩 Fluffy Buttermilk Beignets
Makes: About 12–15 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Rise Time: 1.5 hours | Cook Time: 15 mins
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
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1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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1 tsp salt
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Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3 inches deep)
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Powdered sugar, for dusting
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Activate Yeast
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In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
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Stir in sugar, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, stirring to form a sticky dough.
4. Knead & Rise
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Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
5. Roll & Cut
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Punch down the dough and roll it out to about ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface.
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Cut into 2-inch squares or rectangles.
6. Heat Oil & Fry
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Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry beignets in batches, flipping once, until golden and puffed — about 2–3 minutes per side.
7. Drain & Dust
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Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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Generously dust with powdered sugar while still warm.
🍽️ Tips:
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Keep an eye on oil temp — too hot and beignets brown too fast without cooking inside.
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For extra fluffiness, don’t overwork the dough.
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Serve with café au lait or your favorite dipping sauce!
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