Beignets are a square-shaped fried pastry that are synonymous with the food of city of New Orleans. Since they're made of fried dough, it's easy to think that they're a type of a donut ...

Beignets, a French pastry made famous in New Orleans, are typically square or rectangular and lack a hole in the center. They are known for their light, airy texture, often achieved using choux ...

Whether you've enjoyed one on the grass in front of the Eiffel Tower or just watched Tiana Rogers serve them up in Disney's "The Princess and the Frog," chances are you've heard of beignets.