What is beignette?

Beignets are a French pastry that is shaped like a square and made of fried dough. They are traditionally served for breakfast or enjoyed as a snack. The beignet recipe typically includes water, milk, yeast, sugar, salt, eggs, flour, and butter. The dough is rolled out and cut into squares, then fried until golden brown and dusted with powdered sugar. Beignets are often served with coffee and are popular in New Orleans, Louisiana, where café au lait and beignets are a classic breakfast combination. While beignets are most commonly associated with French cuisine, they are also found in other regions and countries, including Belgium, Cameroon, and Haiti.