beignet

[ben-YAY]

beignet Definition

a square piece of dough that is fried and usually sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Using beignet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "beignet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I had a delicious beignet for breakfast this morning.

• Example

  Beignets are a popular dessert in New Orleans.

• Example

  The cafe serves both sweet and savory beignets.

beignet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for beignet

• fritter
• doughnut
• pastry

Phrases with beignet

• savory beignet

  a type of beignet that is filled with savory ingredients like cheese, ham, or spinach

  Example

  I ordered a savory beignet filled with bacon and cheddar cheese.

• sweet beignet

  a type of beignet that is filled with sweet ingredients like fruit, chocolate, or cream

  Example

  The sweet beignets at the bakery are filled with raspberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar.

• beignet mix

  a pre-made mixture of flour, sugar, and other ingredients used to make beignets

  Example

  I bought a bag of beignet mix so I can make them at home.

Origins of beignet

from French 'beignet', meaning 'fritter'

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Summary: beignet in Brief

A 'beignet' [ben-YAY] is a square piece of dough that is fried and usually sprinkled with powdered sugar. It is a popular dessert in New Orleans and can be either sweet or savory, with fillings like fruit, chocolate, cheese, or bacon. 'Beignet mix' is a pre-made mixture of flour, sugar, and other ingredients used to make beignets.