Beignets (creole doughnuts)

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

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Difficulty:

Easy

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Main Ingredients:

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

1/2 c Boiling water 1/2 pk Yeast
2 tb Shortening 1/4 c Warm water
1/4 c Sugar 1 Egg, beaten
1/2 ts Salt 3 3/4 c Flour, sifted
1/2 c Evaporated milk -Powdered sugar

Pour boiling water over shortening, sugar and salt. Add milk and let
stand until warm. Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to milk
mixture along with beaten egg. Stir in 2 cups of flour. Beat. Add
enough flour to make a soft dough. Cover with waxed paper and a
cloth; chill until ready to use.

Roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Do NOT let dough rise before frying. Cut
into squares and fry a few at a time in deep, hot fat (360 degrees).
Brown on one side, turn, and brown on the other. Drain on paper
towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Yields about 2 1/2 dozen. Mmmmmmm, GOOD!

From: Sandi Cutright Date: 03-22-94

From: Gail Shipp Date: 08-29 Cooking -
Submitted By GRANT AMES On 10-17-95