Popular in French cuisine and a staple in the Louisiana city of New Orleans, these New Orleans-style homemade beignets are fun to make and hard to resist! Their light, sweet, and pillowy texture makes ...

Fry for 2 minutes, turn, and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 2 more minutes. Serve warm, sprinkled with confectioners' sugar. Chocolate sauce and ice cream are great accompaniments.

Beignets are a Mardi Gras tradition and a staple in Louisiana. Here are two places to try these doughy delights in South ...