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Home-made Beignets

Ingredients
•1 packet dry yeast
•1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
•1/2 cup white sugar
•1 teaspoon salt
•2 eggs
•1 cup evaporated milk
•7 cups all-purpose flour
•1/4 cup shortening
•1 quart vegetable oil for frying
•powdered sugar
Directions
1.In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk, and blend well. Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth. Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 cups of flour. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
2.Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Fry in 360 degree F (180 degrees C) hot oil. If beignets do not pop up, oil is not hot enough. Drain onto paper towels.
3.Shake confectioners’ sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm.