Beignets (Port Orleans French Quarter)

By ArmySister

These can be tasted at Port Orleans French Quarter, a Walt Disney World Resort

Ingredients

• 1 pk Dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup undiluted evaporated milk
• 7 cups flour
• 1/4 cup shortening, softened
• Oil; for frying
• Confectioner's sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water, stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt, eggs, and milk. Blend with rotary beater.

2. Add 4 cups of the flour, beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and thoroughly blended. Beat in the shortening, then add the remaining flour, about 1/3 cup at a time, beating it in with a spoon until it becomes too stiff to stir, then working in the rest with your hands.

3. Cover and chill overnight

4. Roll out on floured board to 1/8" thickness. Cut into 2 1/2" squares.

5. Deep fry at 360 degrees 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides.

6. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.