Trivia: What type of fried fritter is synonymous with New Orleans?
Sopapillas
Paczki
Samosas
Beignets
The correct answer is Beignets
So why is this answer correct? : Brought to the U.S. by the French in the 18th century, beignets are now the official doughnut of Louisiana. You’d be hard-pressed to find a block in the French Quarter of New Orleans without a beignet bakery. These light, fluffy treats are essentially small doughnuts made by frying pastry dough. They have a puffy middle and are covered in powdered sugar. The French word “beignet” roughly translates to “fritter.”