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.

The Beignet Stand on Broadway is pumping out carnival-style beignets in once-unthinkable ways. With more than 300 different toppings and combinations over the years, a husband and wife duo are ...

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.

NEW ITEM: Shipley Do-Nuts introduces new limited edition mini beignets to menu Shipley isn't the only company having heart-shaped doughnuts this season. Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme have put heart ...

Houston, Texas-based donut and kolache chain Shipley Do-Nuts has put a spin on New Orleans' traditional beignets with the launch of its limited-time mini-beignets, known as YAYs. The new YAYs are ...