Fry the beignets on each side for approximately 1.5 minutes or until the color turns nice and brown. Transfer the fried dough to a wire rack lined with paper towels to soak the excess oil.

Food Network has released a list of the most iconic food in each U.S. state. This is what it lists for Louisiana.

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 ...

but the beignet’s pillowy texture and your confounded expectation of sweetness turns it into something altogether new. In fact, Lamprich had never eaten a beignet before he, Sloss and their ...

Beignets became an American classic when they were introduced to New Orleans by French settlers in the 1700s. Since then, the square-shaped pillow pastries have become a staple at Cajun and Creole ...