Beignets

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 2 tbsp. Shortening
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 package yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 egg - beaten
• 3 3/4 cups silted flour (approximately)
• Confectioners sugar

Method of Preparation: Pour boiling water over shortening, sugar and salt. Add milk and let stand until warm. Dissolve yeast n warm waater and add to milk mixture with the beaten egg. Stir in 2 cups flour. Beat Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Place in a greased bowl; grease top of dough, cover with waxed paper and a cloth; chill until ready to use. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Do not let dough rise before frying. Cut into squares and fry, a few at a time, in deep hot fat (360 F); brown on one side, turn and brown on other. Drain on absorbent paper. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Yields 2 1/2 dozen