Description
These Heavenly Buttermilk Beignets are fluffy, sweet, and perfect for a café-style treat at home. Light, airy, and delicately spiced with nutmeg, they are deep-fried to golden perfection and dusted generously with powdered sugar for that classic New Orleans-style indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
For Frying and Finishing
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Gather: Collect all your ingredients, ensuring everything is measured and ready for smooth preparation.
- Mix: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
- Whisk: In a separate bowl, blend the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Fold: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing carefully to combine without overworking. A few lumps in the batter are desirable.
- Let Rest: Allow the batter to rest for 10–15 minutes to hydrate and develop texture.
- Heat Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it’s ready for frying.
- Fry: Using a spoon, drop portions of the batter into the hot oil. Fry each side for 2–3 minutes until the beignets turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Drain: Remove the fried beignets with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Dust: While still warm, generously dust the beignets with powdered sugar for that signature sweet finish.
- Serve: Serve the beignets warm for maximum enjoyment, ideally fresh out of the fryer.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature remains steady at 350°F for even frying and to avoid greasy beignets.
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps help keep the texture airy and light.
- Be careful when frying, as hot oil can splatter. Use a deep pot and monitor closely.
- The beignets are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be lightly reheated in an oven for crispiness.
