Categories: Desserts

Ingredients

• 1 pack dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 7 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup undiluted evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup soft shortening oil, for frying (substitute oil)
• powdered sugar for dusting
• honey for drizzling (optional)

Directions

1. In a bowl, sprinkle yeast over the warm water. Stir to dissolve and leave undisturbed for 5 minutes while yeast activates. Add sugar, salt, eggs, and milk and blend well. Slowly incorporate flour. Allow dough to rest for 30 minutes.

2. ll dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 2 1/2 inch squares or cut using a shaped cookie cutter, kneading and re-rolling dough to recut as needed (keeping in mind that each time the dough is reworked, the dough will toughen and the beignets will be denser). Allow to rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 to 1.5 hours.

3. Deep fry in 350 degree oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Drizzle with honey and top liberally with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

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