Glazed Buttermilk Beignet Squares

 

Glazed Buttermilk Beignet Squares

Ingredients

• 🔹 For the Dough

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (≈ 280 g)

• 2 tbsp sugar (≈ 25 g)

• 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (1 packet ≈ 7 g)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 3/4 cup warm buttermilk (≈ 180 ml, ~35–38°C)

• 1 large egg

• 2 tbsp melted butter (≈ 30 g)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 🔹 For Frying

• Vegetable oil (sunflower or canola), enough for deep frying

• 🔹 For the Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar (≈ 120 g)

• 2–3 tbsp milk

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

• 1. Make the Dough
• In a large bowl:
• Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt
• Add warm buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla
• Mix until combined, then knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic
• The dough should be soft but not sticky.
• 2. First Rise (Proofing)
• Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size
• 3. Shape
• Roll out to about 1 cm thickness
• Cut into squares (~5 × 5 cm)
• 4. Fry
• Heat oil to 175°C (347°F)
• Fry pieces 1–2 minutes per side until golden
• Remove and drain on paper towels
• 5. Make the Glaze
• Mix powdered sugar + milk + vanilla
• Adjust milk until smooth, slightly thick consistency
• 6. Glaze
• Dip warm beignets into glaze OR drizzle on top
• Let sit 1–2 minutes so glaze sets