Recipe: New Orleans Beignet Doughnuts [edit]

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[edit] Ingredients

1

pkg. active dry yeast

1 ½

cups warm water

½

cup sugar

1

teaspoon salt

2

eggs

1

cup undiluted evaporated milk

7

cups all-purpose flour

¼

cup soft shortening

Oil for frying

Confectioners' sugar, sifted

[edit] Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt and eggs with milk. Blend with mixer. Add 4 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add shortening, then beat in remaining flour. Cover and chill several hours. Roll out 2 1/2 inch squares about 1/8 inch thick, roll first and then cut the squares. Deep fry at 360 degrees 2 to 3 minutes (until lightly browned on each side). Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 5 dozen.

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