Recipe Name Beignets Submitted by Kdiz Recipe Description Traditional Quantity 10 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 90 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 120

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 3 3/4 cups flour, all purpose 1 cup 12 oz can evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup white sugar 1/8 cup Shortening, vegetable 1 large egg 3/4 cup (8 fl oz) water 1/8 cup, unsifted confectioners sugar 4 cups oil for deep frying (approx absorbed by bread) Steps Sequence Step 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water. 2 Mix in sugar, salt, egg and evaporated milk, and blend well. 3 Mix in two cups of flour until smooth batter. 4 Add Shortening and other 1 3/4 cup of flour. 5 Chill for 1 hour. 6 Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick. 7 Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. 8 Fry in 360 degree F hot Vegetable oil until popped up and golden brown. 9 Drain onto paper towel and sprinkle with confectioner''s sugar to taste and serve warm.