Beignets #1

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Title: Beignets #1
Categories: Breads
Yield: 5 Servings

-Mary Tuohy-FHWM03B
1 pk Dry yeast
1/2 c Sugar
2 Eggs
7 c Flour
1 1/2 c -Warm water
1 ts Salt
1 c Undiluted evaporated milk
1/4 c Soft shortening
Oil; for frying
Confectioner's sugar

In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water, stir to dissolve. Add sugar,
salt, eggs, and milk. Blend with rotary beater. Add 4 cups of the flour.
Cover and chill overnight. Roll out on floured board to 1/8" thickness. Cut
into 2 1/2" squares. Deep fry at 360 degrees 2-3 minutes or until lightly
browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle heavily with
confectioner's sugar. Makes about 5 dozen. Dough keeps well in refrigerator
for several days. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and punch down
occassionally. This recipe from Port Orleans Food Court in Walt Disney
World and is the courtesy of Gail Hayden (NRKH30A).

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