Beignets(Kind Of Like Elephant Ears)

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   Pour boiling water over sugar, salt and shortening, then add the cream. Let mixture stand until warm (not hot). Separately sprinkle yeast over warm water in a bowl. Let stand until dissolved, then add shortening mixture. Mix well. Add 2 cups of flour and eggs; beat until well combined. Add just enough of remaining flour to make dough soft and not sticky. Put dough on lightly floured surface. Pat into rectangle, about 1-inch thick. Use rolling pin to roll 1/4-inch thick.

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   Cut into 2-inch squares. Heat oil to 360u00b0 in large skillet or pot.

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   Fry to crispy brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.

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   Dust with powdered sugar. Best right away.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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