Beignets(new orleans-style square donuts)

1      package       Hot Roll Mix -- (1-pound)
     1/4  cup           sugar
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
                        Confectioners' sugar -- sifted

Prepare roll mix according to package directions, adding 1/4 cup sugar to
flour mixture and vanilla to hot water.  When kneading is completed, proceed
as follows: Coat a bowl with shortening or oil; roll ball of dough in bowl to
coat with oil.  Cover with waxed paper and a towel.  Refrigerate for several
hours or overnight.  Remove dough from refrigerator; punch down and cut in
half.  On a lightly floured surface, roll each half to make a 9 x 12-inch
rectangle.  Cut each into 12 (3-inch) squares.  Cover with a towel and let
rise for 30 minutes.  Deep fry beignets, two at a time.  Fry 1-1/2 minutes;
turn and fry 1-1/2 minutes or until golden brown.  Sprinkle generously with
confectioners' sugar.  Makes 2 dozen.

Converted by MC_Buster.