Beignets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. whole milk
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 pkg. dry yeast
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
oil (for deep-frying)
powdered sugar

Preparation

Heat milk until almost boiling, stirring so as not to scorch. Place shortening and sugar in a large bowl; pour milk over and stir until smooth and melted.
Cool to lukewarm, then add yeast.
Stir until dissolved.
Sift dry flour and salt into another bowl.
Stir about half of this mixture into milk mixture gradually and then add egg.
Beat in remaining flour.
Set aside and let rise until double.
Knead.
Roll 1/4-inch thick.
Cut into 2-inch squares. Cover and let rise again, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Drop squares into hot oil (385\u00b0), turning once when golden brown on bottom side. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
Serve warm. Makes 2 dozen.