Feb 15, 2026 · These homemade New Orleans-style beignets are light, golden, and easy to make—perfect for Mardi Gras, brunch, or a weekend treat.

Beignets are a signature yeast-raised breakfast treat native to New Orleans. Sprinkle the beignets generously with confectioners' sugar and don't forget the strong coffee!

In former French colonial empire in West Africa, a beignet is a small ball of fried dough, in Senegal sometimes made with millet flour rather than wheat, equivalent to a puff-puff.

Jan 30, 2026 · Made from a simple yeast mixture, evaporated milk, shortening, eggs, and flour, beignet dough only takes a few minutes to throw together, but the secret to the perfect homemade beignet is …

Sep 10, 2025 · This easy beignet recipe is light, fluffy, and dusted in powdered sugar—just like New Orleans! Make your own café-style beignets in about 2 hours.

Feb 11, 2026 · So today I’m diving into the origins of the beignet, how it crossed the Atlantic, why it became iconic in Louisiana, and how I recreated a scaled-down, at-home version inspired by the …

Jan 19, 2026 · What’s the difference between a donut and a beignet? Beignets are a French-style donut iconic to New Orleans. Traditionally, they are cut into squares and fried, producing a very light and …

The French might have been the first to deep-fry choux pastry, but it’s in New Orleans that beignets became a true mainstay in bakeries and cafes This version is relatively easy to make at home: The …

Mar 25, 2025 · This dough made with bread flour is strong enough to have the airy and open texture inside we want in a beignet vs. the slightly denser texture of a yeasted doughnut.

May 26, 2025 · Discover the easy homemade beignets recipe with step-by-step instructions. Enjoy soft, golden New Orleans beignets fresh from your kitchen today!