Beignets recipe

10 servings

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

1/2 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 cup evaporated milk

7 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup shortening

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.

Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk, and blend well.

Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth.

Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 cups of flour.

Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.

Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick.

Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares.

Fry in 360 degree F (180 degrees C) hot oil.

If beignets do not pop up, oil is not hot enough.

Drain onto paper towels.

Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets.

Serve warm.