The Gumbo Bros Beignets

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 1 Envelope Yeast
• 8 Cups AP flour
• 3 Eggs
• 1 Cup Evaporated Milk
• 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shortening
• Canola Oil
• Powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Pour 1-1/2 cups of warm water in a mixing bowl. Add sugar and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 15 minutes to activate the yeast.
2. Beat the eggs and mix in the evaporated milk, salt, vanilla and add to the yeast & water.
3. Mix in half the flour slowly and add the shortening. Add remaining flour and stir to combine.
4. Remove the dough and knead on a floured surface until the ball is smooth. Put the dough into a large bowl and cover with a towel. Leave it out at room temperature for 4-8 hours.
5. After the dough has risen, roll the dough out on a clean, flat surface and cut into 2-inch squares.
6. Heat oil to 370 degrees and drop in the beignets. Fry until golden (about 8 minutes) and remove.
7. Toss in powdered sugar and serve warm.

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