The Southern way to cook Donuts!

Beignets

 

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings : 2 and 1/2 dozen


Ingredients:

1/2 cup of boiling water
1 Tbsps of shortening
1/4 cup of sugar
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 cup of evaporated milk(must be evaporated do not use regular milk)
1 package of yeast (or 10-11 mL)
1/4 cup of warm water
1 egg beaten
3 and 3/4 cups of flour
**cinnamon is optional


Directions:

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 with the beaten egg. Stir in 2 cups of flour. Beat Add enough flour to make soft dough. Place in a greased bowl, grease top of dough, cover with waxed paper and a cloth, chill until read to use. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into squares and fry (a few at a time) , in deep  hot fat (360F), brown on one side, turn and brown on the other side.
Drain on absorbent paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and cinnamon.