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BEIGNETS (CREOLE DOUGHNUTS) 1/2 c. boiling water 2 Tbsp. shortening 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. evaporated milk 1/2 pkg. yeast 1/4 c. warm water 1 egg, beaten 3 3/4 c. sifted flour (about) confectioners sugar Pour boiling water over shortening, sugar and salt. Add milk and let stand until warm. Dissolve yeast in warm water 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 1/4-inch thickness. Do not let dough rise before frying. Cut into squares and fry a few at a time in deep hot fat (360 degrees); brown on one side, turn and brown on other. Drain on absorbent paper. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |