Pillowy, perfectly greasy, with just the right amount of crisp — there's nothing quite like a freshly fried beignet when you're visiting New Orleans. These square-shaped, no-hole, donut-like delights ...

Fried sweet dough takes on so many forms, and so many names. If it's in the shape of a ring and glazed with melted sugar, it's a doughnut. If it's flat and in a mesh-like pattern and sold at the fair, ...

At today’s 2025 ESSENCE Of Culture, we had an epic beignet battle featuring classic bakers and chefs who went head-to-head to create the most delicious version of this iconic New Orleans treat. A ...

Does your state have an official state donut? Mine does. Sort of. They're square, there's no hole, and here in Louisiana we call them beignets. That's ben-YAYS, and it's French for fritter. If someone ...