Lavender Vanilla Bean French Beignets
Savor the delightful flavors of vanilla and lavender with these fluffy, crispy French beignets. Suitable for any time as a sweet treat or for breakfast
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
Mix the flour, sugar, salt, vanilla bean seeds, and lavender buds in a mixing bowl
Add warm water to a separate bowl and dissolve the yeast
Until frothy, let it sit for five minutes
To the dry ingredients, add the milk, egg, softened butter, and yeast mixture
Stir to form a dough
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until its smooth
Cover and let it rise for one to two hours
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch, then cut into rounds or squares
In a deep pan, heat the vegetable oil to 350F 175C
Fry, turning once, until the beignets are golden brown
While still warm, drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar
Enjoy your Lavender Vanilla Bean French Beignets immediately after serving

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