Beignet

10 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 packages yeast
  • 2 eggs well beaten
  • 6 1/2 cups plain flour
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening, sugar and salt.
  2. 2
    Add water and milk.
  3. 3
    Mix yeast in the warm water, add beaten egg, mix well.
  4. 4
    Add 3 1/2 cups of flour, stir well, add remaining flour and mix well.
  5. 5
    Place dough in greased pan, cover and refrigerate until well cooled.
  6. 6
    Roll out dough 1/4 inch thick, cut into squares, fry until golden brown.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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