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Beignets 01

A home-style Beignets 01 made with Boiling Water, Sugar, Evaporated Milk, Dry Yeast, and Warm Water. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 pkg
• 1/4 cup
• 3 3/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl pour the boiling water over the shortening, sugar and salt.

2. 2

   Add the milk and let stand until warm. in a small bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm water and add to the milk mixture with the egg.

3. 3

   Stir in 2 cups flour and beat.

4. 4

   Add enough flour to make a soft dough.

5. 5

   Place the doube in a greased bowl turning to grease the top.

6. 6

   Cover with wax paper and a cloth and chill until ready to use.

7. 7

   On a light floured surface roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness.

8. 8

   Do not let dough rise before frying.

9. 9

   Cut into 2-inch squares and fry, a few at a time, in deep hot oil.

10. 10

    Brown on 1 side, turn and brown the other side. Drain and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve hot. Makes 30.