Beignets

By Kbird

Ingredients

• 1 envelope dry yeast
• 1 1/2 c. warm water
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 c. evaporated milk
• 7 c. flour
• 1/4 c. shortening, at room temperature
• Powdered sugar for coating

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle yeast on warm water; stir to dissolve and let stand 5 minutes.

Add sugar, salt, eggs, and evaporated milk. Whisk or use electric mixer to blend thoroughly. Add 4 c. flour; beat until smooth. Add shortening; gradually add remaining flour. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

Roll out dough to 1/8" thickness. Cut in 2 1/2-3" squares. Fry 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and dredge in powdered sugar.

**Dough can be cut and then frozen.