Beignets

                Delicious homemade beignets, perfect for a sweet treat. Fluffy and covered in powdered sugar.
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                Categories: dessert snack

                Ingredients

                • 1/2 cup warm water
                • 1/2 cup sugar
                • 1 envelope yeast
                • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
                • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
                • 1 cup evaporated milk
                • 1/2 cup shortening
                • 7 cups flour (bread flour)
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                Instructions

                1. Soak yeast in warm water and sugar for 10 minutes.
                2. Mix eggs, salt, and evaporated milk. Add to yeast mixture.
                3. Melt shortening and whisk into the mixture.
                4. Knead dough and add flour gradually.
                5. Spray bowl with oil, add dough, cover, and let rise for 2 hours.
                6. Knead on floured surface and roll out 1/4 inch thick.
                7. Cut into 3 inch squares.
                8. Drop in hot oil, turning frequently until brown.
                9. Drain and shake in paper sack with powdered sugar.