Beignet as you might imagine actually means fried dough in France.What makes the dough specially good is the sugary powder that goes on top.Here in New Orleans we love our beignets

hot and fresh out of the fryer,they taste better that way.then to eat beignets that have been sitting around to long.When I do not feel like turning on the deep fryer I had right on over to cafe du monde which is right up the street from me and get an order .Now mind you beignets are great tasting but you should not eat more then 4-5 per sitting or you might find yourself putting on a few extra pounds.Watch the great video I added to see how they are made from scratch and then order a box of cafe du monde mix and you should be ready to get started making your own fresh beignets.I have even included a link for some nice deep fryers I found on ebay that should do the trick very well .So there you go,be sure and check back and let me know how you made out or if you have questions on anything beignet .

The beignet has been in New Orleans probably for more years then any other pastry.The french introduced it to the local cuisine and it has provided many a family a good afternoon delight over the years.The dough is so soft and tasty and when you place the powdered suger and top the whole thing just melts in your mouth.You can not beat it for the money.These have put the doughnut out of business.The coffee is something else all together,man they can make some chicory that is so savory and full bodied.It will have you late for work in the morning.Cafe Du Monde is open all night on Decataur St in the french quarter so if you come down make sure you have everything you need to safely get to the Cafe and get some of these delicious beignets right out of the fryer.