Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1/2 cup(s) boiling water
- 2 tablespoon(s) shortening
- 1/4 cup(s) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 cup(s) evaporated milk
- 1/2 - package dry yeast
- 1/4 cup(s) warm water
- 1 - egg, beaten
- 3 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour, sifted
- - confectioners' sugar
Instruction
- In a large mixing bowl, pour the boiling water over the shortening, sugar, and salt. Add the milk and let it stand until warm.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
- Add to the milk mixture with the egg.
- Stir in two cups flour and beat. Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it to grease the top. Cover with wax paper and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares
- Fry in hot oil (350 degrees). Brown on one side then flip and brown on the other side.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve hot.
- This recipe will make about 2 dozen beignets.
