Beignet And Chickory Recipe

Prepare the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

Mix Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine Mixtures

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined and the dough is slightly sticky.

Chill the Dough

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the dough to firm up.

Heat the Oil

In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Fry the Beignets

Using a spoon or a small ice cream scoop, carefully drop small balls of dough into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Dust with Powdered Sugar

While the beignets are still warm, dust them generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Boil Water

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

Add Chicory and Coffee

Once the water is boiling, add the ground chicory root and coffee grounds. Stir well to combine.

Brew the Coffee

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes, depending on your taste preference.

Strain the Coffee

Remove from heat, and strain the coffee through a fine-mesh sieve or coffee filter to remove the grounds.

Serve

Pour the chicory coffee into cups and enjoy it hot alongside the freshly made beignets.