Beignets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. boiling water
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 egg, beaten
3 3/4 c. sifted flour
confectioners sugar

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, pour the boiling water over the shortening, sugar and salt.
Add the milk and let stand until warm.
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and add to the milk mixture with the egg.
Stir in 2 cups flour and beat.
Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease the top.
Cover with wax paper and a cloth and chill until ready to use.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
Do not let dough rise before frying.
Cut into 2-inch squares and fry in deep hot fat at 360\u00b0.
Brown on one side.
Turn and brown on the other side.
Drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with the confectioners sugar and serve hot.
Makes 30 doughnuts.