French Market Beignets

Step 1

Put 1 1/2 cups warm water in a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over the water then stir well to dissolve the yeast When the yeast is dissolved and frothing add sugar, salt& milk.

Step 2

Beat the two eggs and add to the bowl.

Step 3

Add crisco.

Step 4

Stir well and slowly add the 7 cups of flour.

Step 5

Stir until the flour is well mixed in and the dough is in a big ball, cover with plastic and place in the fridge overnight Next day rollsmall pieces of dough on a floured board.

Step 6

Roll as thin as you can and cut into 2" squares.Make a double slash through the center of each square. This helps the center cook through.

Step 7

Fry in 360F oil for about 3 minutes until light brown.

Step 8

Shake the beignets in a bag in confectioner's sugar C'est Bon.