Makes about 2 Dozen

9 cups flour
1/2 cup warm water
2 tsp yeast
6 Tbs granulated sugar
4 Tbs shortening
1 tsp salt
1 cup boiling water
1 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs
2 cups powdered sugar

Vegetable oil for frying Beignets

In bowl combine 1/4 cup warm water and yeast
(Water temp. should be no more than 110 degrees otherwise it will kill yeast)

In stand mixer bowl combine, granulated sugar, shortening and salt and beat until smooth
add boiling water and evaporated milk and blend. add eggs and beat until smooth
gradually add half of flour mixture, then add yeast mixture
beat in remaining flour until soft dough forms
roll out onto lightly floured work surface and knead for 5 minutes until dough is smooth
Place in greased bowl and cover
Let rest in cool place for 2 hours
roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness and cut 3 inch squares with knife

Heat 3 inch of vegetable oil in pan to 350 degrees and fry beignets in batches until golden brown on both sides
Drain on paper towel and while still warm sprinkle powdered sugar over top.

Enjoy!

Recipe Courtesy
www.chefmiketucson.com

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