1
: fritter
2
: a light square doughnut usually sprinkled with powdered sugar
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Louisiana may be known for culinary exports like gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets, but Cajun custard pie deserves space on that list.
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Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
The chain is best known for its beignets and its roasting methods.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Nov. 2024
This sweet treat blends the flavors of New Orleans beignets with the nostalgic charm of Pop-Tarts® and waffles, all served on a stick.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Aug. 2024
Yet, Jono rises from the dead to make beignets for breakfast.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2024
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Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
The chain is best known for its beignets and its roasting methods.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Nov. 2024
This sweet treat blends the flavors of New Orleans beignets with the nostalgic charm of Pop-Tarts® and waffles, all served on a stick.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Aug. 2024
Yet, Jono rises from the dead to make beignets for breakfast.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2024
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“Beignet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beignet. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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