This recipe is adapted from Gerald Hirigoyen, chef/owner of Piperade and Bocadillos in San Francisco. For the beignets to puff correctly, the oil must be 350 to 375 degrees. If it is too hot, the ...

Mix warm water, sugar and yeast in a small bowl with whisk and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside until needed. In separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg and salt. In separate bowl, crumb together ...

Imagine biting into a warm, pillowy pastry dusted with powdered sugar, its crispy exterior collapsing to reveal a fluffy, doughy center. Beignets are a beloved treat in most French speaking areas.

For Mardi Gras, it's only right to treat your taste buds to the most indulgent foods (the holiday means "Fat Tuesday" in French after all). One way to do this is by whipping up a batch of beignets.