Buttermilk Beignets
Fluffy buttermilk beignets are fried until golden brown. The recipe uses simple ingredients and requires about 30 minutes to make.
Ingredients
- 2 cupsall-purpose flour
- ½ cupgranulated sugar
- 1 tablespoonbaking powder
- ½ teaspoonbaking soda
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ½ teaspoonground nutmeg
- ½ cupbuttermilk
- 2 largeeggs
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- ¼ cupunsalted butter, melted
- vegetable oil, for frying
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter.
- 3
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold to combine. Do not overmix.
- 4
Let the batter rest for 10–15 minutes at room temperature.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
- 7
Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- 8
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 9
Repeat with remaining batter, maintaining oil temperature.
- 10
Dust warm beignets with powdered sugar.
- 11
Serve immediately.
- 12
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat in a toaster oven.