French Market Beignet Doughnuts

1. 1

   Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and set aside.

2. 2

   Sift the flour and set aside.

3. 3

   Pour the boiling water over the shortening and stir until the shortening is melted.

4. 4

   Preheat deep fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of the sifted flour with the sugar and salt, melted shortening, evaporated milk, egg, and yeast mixture.

6. 6

   Add enough additional flour to form a shaggy dough. The amount of flour is a guesstimate; humidity may cause you to need a touch more or less.

7. 7

   Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and roll thin - somewhere between 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch thick.

8. 8

   Using a pizza wheel, cut the dough into 2-inch squares.

9. 9

   Drop into hot fryer and brown on one side until golden; flip and brown on the other side.

10. 10

    Remove and drain on paper towels.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.

12. 12

    Serve immediately with a great cup of chicory joe.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.