New Orleans Beignet Doughnuts

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New Orleans Beignet Doughnuts

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 pk active dry yeast
  • 1-1/2 cups warm water (105°)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 7 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup soft shortening
  • Oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water and stir to dissolve. Add sugar, eggs and milk. Blend with rotary beater.

  2. Add 4 cups of the flour and beat smooth. Add shortening. Beat in remaining flour. Cover and chill several hours.

  3. Deep fry at 360° for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned on each side. If beignets don't rise to the top immediately when dropped into the oil, the oil isn't hot enough.

  4. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle heavily with powdered sugar.