Beignets 1/2 c Boiling water
2 tb Shortening
1/4 c Sugar
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Evaporated milk
1/2 pk Yeast
1/4 c Warm water
1 ea Egg, beaten
3 3/4 c Flour, sifted
Powdered sugar
Pour Boiling water over shortening, sugar, and salt. Add milk; let stand until warm. Dissolve yeast in Warm water; add to milk mixture along with beaten egg. Stir in 2 cups flour. Beat. Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Place in a greased bowl. Grease top of dough, cover with waxed paper and a cloth. Chill until ready to use. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Do NOT let dough rise before frying. Cut into squares and fry a few at a time in deep hot fat (360 degrees). Brown on one side, turn and brown on the other. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
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