Beignets(New Orleans Style Square Donuts) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 to 3 1/4 c. flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
powdered sugar (to sift on top)
shortening (for frying)

Preparation

In large bowl, stir together 1 1/2 cups flour and yeast.
In saucepan, heat milk, sugar, shortening and salt to 115\u00b0 to 120\u00b0. Stir constantly.
Add heated mixture to flour mixture; add egg. Beat with electric mixer on low 1/2 minute.
Beat 3 minutes on high.
Use spoon and stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Place dough in greased bowl, turn once to grease surface. Cover and refrigerate dough until chilled.
(Chill overnight and fry for breakfast.)