Beignet
By: Anonymous
Published: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 12:03am

Ingredients




1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
2 pkg. yeast
2 eggs, well beaten
6 1/2 cups plain flour
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup warm water
Powdered sugar

Preparation

1 Cream shortening, sugar and salt. Add water and milk. Mix yeast in the warm water, add beaten egg, mix well. Add 3 1/2 cups of flour, stir well, add remaining flour and mix well. Place dough in greased pan, cover and refrigerate until well cooled. Roll out dough 1/4 inch thick, cut into squares, fry until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.