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Glazed Buttermilk Beignets

Glazed Buttermilk Beignets: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delight

Glazed Buttermilk Beignets are pillowy pastries that promise a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 beignets
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Water Warm (between 105-110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Granulated
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute yogurt or milk + vinegar
  • 1 large Egg Can use flax egg for vegan
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour Add more if dough is sticky
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Use fresh for best results
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Butter Unsalted preferred
Glaze Ingredients
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar For smooth glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Milk To mix with powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Deep fryer
  • mixing bowls
  • Thermometer
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Slotted spoon
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Preparing the Dough
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Fold in the yeast mixture.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  4. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough, roll it out to ½-inch thickness, and cut into 2-inch squares.
Frying and Glazing
  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F.
  2. Fry the dough squares in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Drain on paper towels and dip in the glaze while warm. Set on a cooling rack to allow glaze to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1beignetCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored at room temperature or frozen unglazed for longer storage.

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