noun
- Plural of beignet; fried pastries or doughnuts, typically dusted with powdered sugar, associated especially with French and Creole cuisine.
Usage: Borrowed from French; Commonly associated with New Orleans and Louisiana cuisine; Often served as a breakfast or dessert item
Examples
- We ordered a plate of beignes at the café in the French Quarter.
- The beignes were still warm and covered in a thick layer of powdered sugar.
- She enjoyed beignes with her morning coffee.
- The bakery sells fresh beignes every day.
- Traditional beignes are made with a simple dough and deep-fried until golden.