Beignets

4 to 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. active dry yeast
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 egg
Vegetable oil
Powdered sugar
Insert dough hook attachment to mixer. Mix 1 1/2 cups of the
flour, sugar, yeast and salt on low speed. Heat milk and butter in
small saucepan until warm, 85 degrees. Add to flour mixture, mixing
at medium speed. Add egg; mix at medium speed 2 minutes. Add 1 cup
of the flour, beating at medium speed until smooth. Add remaining
flour as necessary to make a soft elastic dough; mix at medium speed
until dough climbs hook. Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and
rise in warm place free from draft until doubled in bulk, about 1 to
1 1/2 hours. Punch dough down; roll on floured surface to 1/4 inch
thickness. Cut dough into 2 1/2 inch squares; cover and let rise
until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Heat 2 inch oil in large
saucepan to 350 degrees. Fry doughnuts until golden, about 2
minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with
powdered sugar.