beignet

Beignet ( BEN-yay, also US: bayn-YAY, ben-YAY, French: [bɛɲɛ]; lit. 'bump') is a deep-fried pastry of French origin. It is commonly made from pâte à choux, 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, and American cuisines.