Sweet Beignets

Directions

1. 1
   Fill a large, heavy-bottomed, wide-mouthed pot halfway with corn oil and heat over a medium-high flame until oil reaches a temperature of 360 degrees F.
2. 2
   While the oil is heating, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   In another large bowl whisk together sugar and eggs.
4. 4
   Stir canola oil and milk into sugar-egg mixture.
5. 5
   Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture until a biscuit-like dough forms.
6. 6
   Lightly flour a work surface and turn out the dough.
7. 7
   Sprinkle dough lightly with flour and, using a rolling pin, gently roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/8-inch.
8. 8
   Using a sharp knife or dough scraper, cut into 2-inch squares.
9. 9
   You will have scraps leftover but do not try to remix these as that will cause tough dough; just fry as are.
10. 10
    Use the dough scraper to lift dough squares off the work surface.
11. 11
    Fry the beignets in small batches about 4 minutes, or until golden, turning several times to color evenly.
12. 12
    Using a slotted spoon gently remove the beignets and drain thoroughly on paper towels.
13. 13
    Place powdered sugar in a sieve and shake over the beignets to cover with powdered sugar and serve immediately.