Beignets and donuts, while both sweet and fried, have distinct differences that set them apart in the world of pastries.

NEW ORLEANS (NEXSTAR) — If you’re new to the New Orleans culture, you may be wondering exactly what beignets are and what makes them truly different from a donut. It’s not a bad question.

To better understand that we asked for a kitchen tour. The perfecting of Cafe Du Monde beignets involves using a secret dough mixture and frying them in 350-degree cottonseed oil for 90 seconds.

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To better understand that we asked for a kitchen tour. The perfecting of Cafe Du Monde beignets involves using a secret dough mixture and frying them in 350-degree cottonseed oil for 90 seconds. The ...