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Beignets

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 30 min

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar