Beignets de Carnaval

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook.
2. 2
   Stir in the flour, eggs, salt, granulated sugar, and the butter or margarine, and knead until you have the consistency of a smooth dough.
3. 3
   Turn it out, clean and grease the bowl, and put dough back in.
4. 4
   Allow dough to rest, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until doubled in volume.
5. 5
   Punch down, and knead again.
6. 6
   Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
7. 7
   With a sharp knife, cut the dough into roughly equal 2-inch triangles or rectangles.
8. 8
   Allow to rise for 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Heat about 2 inches of the oil to 375 degrees in a deep pan or a wok.
10. 10
    Lower three or four pieces of the dough at a time into the hot oil, and fry until they are golden on both sides.
11. 11
    Extract them with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
12. 12
    Repeat with the rest of the dough.
13. 13
    Sprinkle with confectioners sugar before serving.