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beignet

/bɛnˈjeɪ/

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noun

/bɛnˈjeɪ/C1formalculinary
  • ruЖареный во фритюре пирожок из дрожжевого теста, обычно посыпанный сахарной пудрой.

A deep-fried pastry made from yeast dough, typically dusted with powdered sugar.

  1. Deep-fried pastryB1formalamericanculinary

    A deep-fried, yeast-raised doughnut, typically square or round, generously dusted with confectioners' sugar.

    ruПончик

    • We ordered a plate of warm beignets at the café in New Orleans.
    • The beignets were light and fluffy, covered in a thick layer of powdered sugar.
    • She learned to make traditional beignets from her grandmother's recipe.
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