[New post] Beignets

Sharon posted: " Beignets - Traditional New Orleans fried dough covered in powdered sugar and served fresh from the fryer. These chewy, yet airy sweet treats are best served with a cup of hot coffee. Recently, we made a quick trip over to New Orleans for my birth" New post on CPA: Certified Pastry Aficionado Beignets by Sharon Beignets - Traditional New Orleans fried dough covered in powdered sugar and served fresh from the fryer. These chewy, yet airy sweet treats are best served with a cup of hot coffee. Recently, we made a quick trip over to New Orleans for my birthday. On the top of the list of things to do/eat, was beignets. I know it's cliché and predictable of me, but I just HAD to see what the big deal was. Are they really that different than doughnuts? Oh yes they are. They are warm, fluffy, chewy, and sweet all at the same time. I think the chewy texture is my favorite part about them. Doughnuts are fluffier and breadier. But beignets have a texture all their own. We loved them so much we bought them twice in one day! Because of my obsession with these new treats, I just had to make them for myself at home. And with Mardi Gras tomorrow, the timing couldn't be better! Without further ado, here are my beignets! Read more of this post Sharon | February 28, 2022 at 6:23 am | Tags: beignets, breakfast, dough, doughnuts | Categories: breakfast, dessert, doughnuts and sweet rolls, Easter, Holiday Favorites | URL: http://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/?p=13971 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from CPA: Certified Pastry Aficionado. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/beignets/