BeignetsNew Orleans Style Square Donuts

Ingredients

• 2 34 to 3 14 c flour
• 1 pkg active dry yeast
• 1 c milk
• 14 c sugar
• 2 Tbsp shortening
• 12 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• powdered sugar to sift on top
• shortening for frying

Directions

1. In large bowl stir together 1 12 cups flour and yeast
2. In saucepan heat milk sugar shortening and salt to 115 to 120 Stir constantly
3. Add heated mixture to flour mixture add egg Beat with electric mixer on low 12 minute
4. Beat 3 minutes on high
5. Use spoon and stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough
6. Place dough in greased bowl turn once to grease surface Cover and refrigerate dough until chilled
7. Chill overnight and fry for breakfast