Beignets #1

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       Title: Beignets #1
  Categories: Breads
       Yield: 5 Servings
  
            -Mary Tuohy-FHWM03B
       1 pk Dry yeast
     1/2 c  Sugar
       2    Eggs
       7 c  Flour
   1 1/2 c  -Warm water
       1 ts Salt
       1 c  Undiluted evaporated milk
     1/4 c  Soft shortening
            Oil; for frying
            Confectioner's sugar
  
   In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water, stir to dissolve. Add sugar,
   salt, eggs, and milk. Blend with rotary beater. Add 4 cups of the flour.
   Cover and chill overnight. Roll out on floured board to 1/8" thickness. Cut
   into 2 1/2" squares. Deep fry at 360 degrees 2-3 minutes or until lightly
   browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle heavily with
   confectioner's sugar. Makes about 5 dozen. Dough keeps well in refrigerator
   for several days. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and punch down
   occassionally. This recipe from Port Orleans Food Court in Walt Disney
   World and is the courtesy of Gail Hayden (NRKH30A).
  
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