Classic French Donuts Recipe
A delightful recipe for classic French donuts, also known as beignets, that are fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and generously coated with a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Makes about 24 beignets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 3½ cups flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For Frying and Glaze:
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, activate the yeast in warm water with sugar. Mix in buttermilk, egg, butter, and flour. Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- Roll and Cut: Roll the dough to ½-inch thickness and cut into squares.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F and fry the dough squares until golden, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Make Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create the glaze. Dip the warm beignets in the glaze.
Notes
- For a twist, sprinkle powdered sugar or cinnamon on top instead of the glaze.
- Beignets are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: French donuts, beignets, dessert recipe, breakfast pastry
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