Ooh la la! I finally ate my first…
Beignet: a French doughnut
(French-American writer, Evelyne Holingue: This post is for you!)
This deep-fried doughnut isn’t like the typical American version. It’s not spherical and doesn’t have a hole in the middle. Instead, it’s square-shaped and has a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
People often eat it for breakfast, but I ate mine as a dessert. It’s very sweet and hits the spot after a meal, especially when it’s piping hot from the fryer! I’ve heard that it tastes even better with a cup of cafe au lait. If you’re not interested in making this pastry from scratch, you can also buy a mix from the famous Cafe du Monde located in the New Orleans French Market.
Fun fact: The beignet is the official state doughnut of Louisiana.
Yum, hot from the fryer. No doubt that was delicious! I eat very little fried food, but a fresh doughnut or funnel cake from the deep fryer is tough to resist. :)
Yes, beignets should definitely be reserved as treats and not eaten all the time :)