Beignets

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, eggs,
evaporated milk, and blend 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
degree F (180 degrees C) hot oil. If beignets do not pop up, oil is not hot
enough. Drain onto paper towels.
Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm.