Beignets and donuts, while both sweet and fried, have distinct differences that set them apart in the world of pastries.

The cafe's operation requires truckloads of flour and sugar to meet the high demand for its beignets, a pillowy pastry that is fried and generously dusted with powdered sugar. Did we say generously?

The beignets are then generously coated with powdered sugar, a signature touch that defines the New Orleans treat. “We definitely gotta get some sugar on these beignets,” said Bo, the manager ...

The café is known for its beignets, which are deep-fried dough squares or triangles dusted with powdered sugar. Hendershot's also serves a variety of other breakfast items, including burritos ...

The perfecting of Cafe Du Monde beignets involves using a secret dough mixture and frying them in 350-degree cottonseed oil ...

Beignets – square pieces of fried dough smothered in powdered sugar – can be found at the one of the city's most famous coffee shops (and a tourist attraction in its own right), Cafe du Monde.

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The town is known for its traditional Cajun or Creole recipes, like gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, etouffee, muffulettas, and beignets. The Associated Press contributed to this report.