Quick and Easy No-Yeast Beignets
Enjoy the effortless delight of no-yeast beignets. These light, airy treats are sweet, simple, and fry up to golden perfection, a quick, comforting indulgence.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups 2 ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour
- ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 Egg (beaten)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Vegetable Oil, for frying
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to 325˚F (measure with a deep-fry thermometer).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until smooth.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough for 30 seconds until elastic. Roll out to ½ inch thick and cut into 12-15 rectangles.
- Fry the beignets in batches for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm, topped with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg
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