Beignets "Creole Doughnuts" Recipe

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   Pour boiling water over shortening, sugar and salt.

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   Add in lowfat milk and let stand till hot.

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   Dissolve yeast n hot water and add in to lowfat milk mix with the beaten egg.

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   Stir in 2 c. flour.

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   Beat Add in sufficient flour to make a soft dough.

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   Place in a greased bowl; grease top of dough, cover with waxed paper and a cloth; refrigeratetill ready to use.

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   Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness.

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   Don't let dough rise before frying.

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   Cut into squares and fry, a few at a time, in deep warm fat (360 F); brown on one side, turn and brown on other.

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    Drain on absorbent paper.

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    Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

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    Yields 2 1/2 dozen

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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