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beignet......(pronounced bey-nyay, The
French word for
fried dough) in
American English refers to a
pastry made from
deep-fried dough and sprinkled with
confectioner's sugar, or frostings.. It is a kind of
French doughnut.
Savory versions of beignets are also popular as an
appetizer, with fillings such as maple or fruit preserves.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beignet