Beignets
Ingredients
2 ¾ cup all purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon of salt
1 cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1-2 cups vegetable oil
~¼ cup powdered sugar (optional)
Honey (optional)
Instructions
Pour ~1 cup (depending on pan size) of vegetable oil into a pan and let it heat up until about 325 degrees Fahrenheit
Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt into a large bowl
Mix together egg, vanilla, and buttermilk and add into the dry ingredients
After fully combined, take dough and knead on top of a lightly floured surface
After fully kneaded and smooth, roll the dough out into a rectangle
Cut the dough into squares, or whatever shape is desired
Fry the pieces of dough in the oil for 3 minutes each side, or until golden brown
Let dough cool
Sprinkle powdered sugar on top from a sieve (optional)
Drizzle honey on top (optional) and enjoy!