Beignets - boiling water

Method

• In a large mixing bowl, pour the boiling water over the shortening, sugar and salt.
• Add the milk and let stand until warm.
• In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and add to the milk mixture with the egg.
• Stir in 2 cups flour and beat.
• Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease the top.
• Cover with wax paper and a cloth and chill until ready to use.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
• Do not let dough rise before frying.
• Cut into 2-inch squares and fry in deep hot fat at 360°.
• Brown on one side.
• Turn and brown on the other side.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle with the confectioners sugar and serve hot.
• Makes 30 doughnuts.