beignet
Sign in to saveBeignet ( , also , ; ) is a deep-fried pastry of French origin. It is commonly made from pâte à choux, but can also be made using rice flour (rice beignets) or yeast-leavened batters. Beignets can be served in a variety of preparations, the most common being dusted with confectioner’s sugar. The pastry is popular in French, Hungarian, Italian, and American cuisines.
Key facts
- Food.name
- Beignet
- Food.caption
- Beignets from Café du Monde in New Orleans
- Food.country
- France
- Food.type
- Fritter
- Food.main_ingredient
- Dough, powdered sugar
- Food.variations
- Rice, yeast, pâte à choux
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Beignet ( , also , ; ) is a deep-fried pastry of French origin. It is commonly made from pâte à choux, but can also be made using rice flour (rice beignets) or yeast-leavened batters. Beignets can be served in a variety of preparations, the most common being dusted with confectioner’s sugar. The pastry is popular in French, Hungarian, Italian, and American cuisines.
==Types==