Haitian Beignets: The Easy, Indulgent Treat You’ll Love
Haitian Beignets are delightful pastries that are perfect for any occasion. They are light, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweetness. This recipe makes them easy to prepare at home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 beignets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Haitian Beignets, Pastries, Treats