• 1 1/2 cups warm water

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) envelope active dry yeast

• 2 eggs

• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt

• 1 cup evaporated milk

• 7 cups bread flour

• 1/4 cup shortening

• Nonstick spray

• Oil

• 3 cups confectioners’ sugar

Directions:

• Mix water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for ten minutes

• In another bowl, beat eggs, salt, and evaporated milk together. Add egg mixture into the yeast mixture.

• In a separate bowl, measure out the bread flour. Add three cups of flour to the yeast mixture and stir.

• Remove dough from the bowl and place onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.

• Spray a large bowl with nonstick spray. Place dough into bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a towel . Let rise in a warm location for at least two hours.

• Heat oil to 350°F.

• Add confectioners’ sugar to a paper or plastic bag and set aside.

• Roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 1-inch squares.

• Deep-fry while flipping constantly until they become golden.

• After the beignets are fried, drain them for a few seconds on paper towels, and then toss them into the bag of confectioners’ sugar.

• Hold bag closed and shake to coat evenly.