Buttermilk Beignets with Vanilla Glaze
These buttermilk beignets with vanilla glaze are fluffy pillows of fried dough, finished with a silky sweet glaze that melts in your mouth. Made with buttermilk and yeast for extra tenderness, they’re perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a weekend baking project.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
- Add buttermilk, egg, butter, and flour.
- Mix to form a dough and let rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out dough to ½-inch thick. Cut into squares.
- Fry in oil heated to 350°F, about 1–2 minutes per side, until golden.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/buttermilk-beignets-with-vanilla-glaze/
Notes
- For extra sweetness, dust the glazed beignets with more powdered sugar.
- You can skip the glaze and roll them in cinnamon sugar instead for a fun twist.
- These are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated for 5–7 seconds in the microwave.