Lavender Vanilla Bean French Beignets Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Lavender Vanilla Bean French Beignets fry feather-light dough infused with floral lavender and rich vanilla bean into powdered sugar clouds perfect for brunch or dessert. Ready in 45 minutes including rise, they serve 12 with airy pillows and subtle perfume.

Why This Recipe Works

Yeast dough rises light without heaviness. Lavender steeps in milk for gentle floral without bitterness. Vanilla bean seeds add specks and aroma. Hot oil fries exterior crisp while steaming interior fluffy. Powdered sugar snow hides imperfections beautifully.

Ingredients & Prep

Dough:

• 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
• 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split + scraped
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt

Frying & Finish:

• Vegetable oil for frying
• Powdered sugar

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Steep lavender in warm milk 10 minutes; strain.
2. Mix milk, yeast, 1 tsp sugar; rest 5 minutes foamy.
3. Whisk in remaining sugar, vanilla seeds, egg, butter.
4. Add flour and salt gradually; knead 8 minutes smooth.
5. Rise covered 30 minutes doubled. Roll ¼-inch thick; cut 2-inch squares.
6. Fry 350°F oil 2 minutes per side golden. Drain; dust heavily with powdered sugar.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Best same day; store airtight 1 day. Re-crisp 350°F oven.

FAQs

Dense centers?
Hotter oil; don’t overcrowd.

Bitter lavender?
Culinary grade; steep briefly.

Won’t rise?
Warm ingredients; fresh yeast.

Conclusion

Lavender Vanilla Bean French Beignets floral-hugs indulgence fluffy perfection.

Lavender Vanilla Bean French Beignets Recipe

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Lavender Vanilla Bean French Beignets infuse classic New Orleans fried dough with floral lavender and rich vanilla bean notes. Pillowy light interiors contrast crispy golden exteriors, dusted generously with powdered sugar.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 2 hrs
• Yield: 24 beignets 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Frying
• Cuisine: French
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• 1 1/4 cups warm milk
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup butter softened
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Oil for frying
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

• 1. Dissolve yeast and 1 tsp sugar in warm milk. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
• 2. Beat in remaining sugar, butter, salt, vanilla paste, lavender. Add flour 1 cup at a time until soft dough forms.[web:264]
• 3. Knead 5 minutes. Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
• 4. Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on floured surface. Cut 2-inch squares.
• 5. Fry in 350°F oil 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
• 6. Dust generously with powdered sugar while hot.

Notes

• Culinary lavender only – not potpourri.[web:265]
• Don’t overcrowd fryer; maintain oil temperature.
• Best eaten same day. Freeze dough balls for later.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 beignet
• Calories: 180
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 150mg
• Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 3g
• Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: lavender vanilla beignets, french beignets, floral beignets