Glazed Buttermilk Beignet Squares
These delicious glazed buttermilk beignet squares are light, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Beignet Dough
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons milk or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and yeast.
- Add the warm buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth, then let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough and cut it into squares. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the squares until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip the fried squares in the glaze.
Notes
Serve the beignets warm for the best flavor. You can adjust the glaze thickness by adding more or less milk.