Bugnes

The bugne is a traditional deep-fried treat from the French region of Lyon. The preparation’s name stems from the old French word for lump, buigne, which is also where the bugne’s close relative the beignet derives its name. The bugne probably originated in the Middle Ages. The first mention of the word we see in the historic record is in 1538, in a list of “specialities Lyonnaises” being assembled for a banquet honoring the great French Renaissance writer Rabelais. This tasty