Description
Golden, fluffy, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze, this Glazed Buttermilk Beignet Square is the kind of easy recipe that makes breakfast ideas and dessert ideas feel extra special. It is a quick breakfast treat for weekends, a fun homemade pastry for brunch, and one of those food ideas that looks bakery-style while still being simple enough for home cooks.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, for glaze
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick.
5. Cut the dough into 2-inch squares using a knife or bench scraper.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep heavy pot to 350°F.
7. Fry the dough squares in small batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until puffed and golden brown.
8. Remove the fried beignets and place them on a wire rack or paper towel lined tray.
9. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze until smooth.
10. Dip the warm beignet squares into the glaze or spoon the glaze over the top.
11. Let the glaze set for a few minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
Use room temperature buttermilk and egg for a smoother dough and more even texture.
Keep the oil close to 350°F so the beignets cook through without getting greasy.
Glaze the beignets while they are still slightly warm so the coating settles into a shiny finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
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