Buttermilk Beignets Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible delight of freshly fried Buttermilk Beignets, a classic Southern treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 beignets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold to combine. Do not overmix.
- Let the batter rest for 10–15 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
- Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Repeat with remaining batter, maintaining oil temperature.
- Dust warm beignets with powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat in a toaster oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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