Beignet

Beignet ( , alsoUS: ; French:; lit.'') is a deep-fried pastry of French origin. It is commonly made from choux pastry, but can also be made using rice flour (rice beignets) or yeast-leavened batters. Beignets can be served in a variety of preparations, the most common being dusted with confectioner’s sugar. The pastry is popular in French, Hungarian, Italian, Cajun, and American cuisines.