BEIGNETS
(French market doughnuts)
1/2 cup boiling water
2 T shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 package dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 egg, beaten
3 3/4 cups flour, sifted
Confectioners? sugar - for dusting
In large mixing bowl, pour boiling water over shortening, sugar and salt. Add milk; let stand until warm.
In small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; add to milk mixture with egg. Stir in 2 cups flour and beat. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Place in greased bowl
turning to grease the top. Cover with wax paper and a cloth; refrigerate until ready to use.
When ready to fry, heat oil in deep fryer to 365 - 375* F.
On a light floured surface roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Do not let dough rise before frying.
Cut into 2-inch squares and fry, a few at a time, in deep hot oil.
Brown on 1 side, turn and brown the other side. Drain and sprinkle with confectioners? sugar.
Serve hot.
Makes 30
