New Orleans-Style Chicory Beignets Recipe

Name: New Orleans-Style Chicory Beignets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups ground coffee-and-chicory blend (see Note); About 3 cups milk; 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 4 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling; 2 sticks chilled unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 4 teaspoons kosher salt; Vegetable oil, for frying; Confectioners sugar, for dusting; Vanilla ice cream and espresso, for serving

Servings: persons

1
In a large jar, shake the coffee with 2 cups of the milk.
2
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
Strain the milk through a fine sieve into a measuring cup and add as much fresh milk as needed to make 1 1/2 cups.
4
Discard the coffee grounds.
5
In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine 1/4 cup of the coffee milk with the yeast and granulated sugar; let stand until foamy, 5 minutes.
6
Add the remaining coffee milk, the 4 1/2 cups of bread flour and the butter and salt.
7
Mix at low speed until the dough just comes together, 2 minutes.
8
Increase the speed to medium and mix until the dough is smooth, 5 minutes.
9
Transfer to a greased bowl, cover and let stand in a warm place until slightly risen, 2 hours.
10
Divide the dough into 4 pieces.
11
On a floured work surface, roll out one piece of dough a scant 1/3 inch thick.
12
Cut into 2-inch squares, then cut each square into two triangles.
13
Transfer to a floured baking sheet.
14
Repeat with the remaining dough.
15
Let stand for 20 minutes.
16
In a saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 360.
17
Working in batches, fry 10 or 12 beignets at a time until browned and cooked through, 5 minutes.
18
Drain on paper towels and transfer to a bowl.
19
Dust generously with confectioners sugar and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream and espresso.

936

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups ground coffee-and-chicory blend (see Note), About 3 cups milk, 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, New Orleans-Style Chicory Beignets falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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New Orleans-Style Chicory Beignets

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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