Imagine biting into a warm, pillowy pastry dusted with powdered sugar, its crispy exterior collapsing to reveal a fluffy, doughy center. Beignets are a beloved treat in most French speaking areas.

Classic sugar-coated beignets on plates and cake stand with coffee in cups - Julie Kinnaird/Chowhound Beignets may seem intimidating to take on at home, but if you have a little bit of time and ...

AKRON, Ohio — Several years ago, a baker at West Side Bakery in Akron wanted to celebrate Mardi Gras by making beignets, the sweet French fritters dusted in powdered sugar. She fried up 300 of the ...

Deep-frying is the bacon of cooking techniques: It makes everything taste better. Do it with beignets, though, and you get the irresistible results in a more lyrical package. The word is almost as ...

Deep-frying is the bacon of cooking techniques: It makes everything taste better. Do it with beignets, though, and you get the irresistible results in a more lyrical package. The word is almost as ...

Fried dough and loads of powered sugar is all you need to have a mouth-watering experience. Here in south Louisiana, beignets are more than just a pastry. They represent the culture and tradition of ...

Contributed photo from Royal House -- The oyster beignet from Royal House in the French Quarter is among the savory dishes at Beignet Festival this year. Loretta Harrison, founder of Loretta's ...