Beignets are a like doughnuts except
fluffier and covered in
powdered sugar. I'm not sure where they originated from, but they are very popular in Louisiana, New Orleans in particular.
Susie Q: Where can I get a good
beignet?
Jim Bob: OH, Cafe du
Monde has the best beignets and coffee!
Susie Q: So, they have those sweet pillowly sugary things!
Jim Bob: Duh!