New Orleans Beignet Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 1 package yeast
• active dry
• 1 1/2 cups water warm
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 7 cups flour
• all-purpose
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening

Instructions

1. In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to dissolve.
2. Add sugar, salt, eggs and milk.
3. Blend with rotary beater.
4. Add 4 cups of the flour; beat smooth.
5. Add shortening; beat in remaining flour.
6. Cover and chill several hours.
7. Deep fry at 360 degrees 2 to 3 mintues or until lightly browned on each side.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Sprinkle heavily with confectioners' sugar.
10. Serve hot.