New orleans beignet doughnuts

10 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pack Active dry yeast
1½ cup Warm Water (105 deg. f.)
½ cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
2 eaches Eggs
1 cup Evaporated milk
7 cups Sifted all-purpose flour
¼ cup Soft shortening
1 x Oil for frying

Directions

In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt, eggs and milk. Blend with rotary beater. Add 4 cups of the flour; beat smooth. Add shortening; beat in remaining flour. Cover and chill several hours. Deep fry at 360 degrees 2 to 3 mintues or until lightly browned on each side. (If beignets don't rise to the top immediately when you drop them into the oil, the oil isn't hot enough.) Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle heavily with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot.

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