Beignets

Step 1

1 In a large mixing bowl pour the boiling water over the shortening, sugar and salt. Add the milk and let it stand until warm.
2 In a small bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm water and add to the milk mixture with the egg. Stir in two cups flour and beat.
3 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 refrigerator until ready to use.
4 On a slightly floured surface roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch squares and fry in hot oil (350 degrees). Brown on one side then flip and brown on the other side
5 Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve hot. This recipe will make about 2 dozen beignets.