Creole Doughnuts(Beignets)

1. 1

   Pour boiling water over shortening, sugar and salt.

2. 2

   Add milk and cool to lukewarm.

3. 3

   Dissolve yeast in the half cup lukewarm water and add to cooled mixture with the beaten egg.

4. 4

   Stir in 2 cups flour.

5. 5

   Beat.

6. 6

   Add enough flour to make a soft dough.

7. 7

   Place in greased bowl; grease top of dough; cover and chill until ready to use.

8. 8

   Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness.

9. 9

   Cut into squares and fry a few at a time in hot oil, brown on both sides.

10. 10

    Do not let dough rise before frying.

11. 11

    Drain and roll in powdered sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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