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Glazed Buttermilk Beignets

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These fluffy glazed buttermilk beignets are a delicious treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. The dough is fried to perfection and coated in a sweet glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.

Ingredients

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Dough:

    • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
    • ¾ cup warm water
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 1 egg
    • 3½ cups flour
    • 2 tablespoons melted butter
    • Oil for frying

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a bowl, mix yeast with warm water and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Add buttermilk, egg, flour, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
  2. Rise and shape: Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour. Roll out the dough and cut into squares.
  3. Fry and glaze: Heat oil in a pot. Fry the beignets until golden brown. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze. Dip the beignets in the glaze.
  4. Serve: Enjoy the glazed buttermilk beignets warm.

Notes

  • You can dust the finished beignets with powdered sugar for an extra touch.
  • Experiment with different glazes like chocolate or cinnamon sugar.

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