Ingredients:
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 F.)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup evaporated milk
7 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup shortening
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions:
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk.
Mix well.
Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth.
Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 cups of flour.
Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick.
Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares.
Fry in 360 F. hot oil.
Drain onto paper towels.
Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets.
Serve warm.