Description
Delicious Lavender Vanilla Bean French Beignets are a delightful fusion of floral and sweet flavors, perfect for any occasion. These enchanting pastries offer a unique twist on traditional beignets, elevating your dessert game to new heights. Light and airy, each bite is infused with the aromatic essence of lavender and the rich depth of vanilla bean, making them an unforgettable treat for brunch gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Easy to make and visually stunning, these beignets will impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon Active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup Plant-based milk
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- Dried lavender flowers
- Vanilla bean scrapings
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened cashew yogurt
- 1/4 cup Vegan butter
- 1/4 cup Coconut cream
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm plant-based milk and yeast in a bowl; let it froth for 5-10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, dried lavender flowers, and vanilla bean scrapings.
- Mix in the activated yeast mixture with cashew yogurt, vegan butter, and coconut cream until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth; place in an oiled bowl to rise until doubled (about 1-2 hours).
- Roll out the risen dough to ½ inch thick; cut into preferred shapes.
- Fry in heated oil until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels.
- Drizzle with prepared lavender icing while warm and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Pastry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg