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Beignets- a French doughnut Recipe

Beignets- a French doughnut Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 package yeast
6 1/2 cup plain flour
1 tsp salt
1 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs well beaten

Directions:

Makes: 50 servings
Cream together shortening, sugar, and salt.
Add one cup boiling water and one cup milk. Set aside.
Mix yeast well in 1/4 cup warm water. Add this and beaten eggs to the mixture and mix well.
Add 3 1/2 cups flour and beat with spoon. Add another 3 cups of flour and mix. Put the dough in a greased covered container in the refrigerator.
When ready to fry, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick and cut into 3 inch squares with a knife. Use knife to cut 1/2 inch slit in the middle of each square.
Fry in deep fat about 360 degrees until golden brown on both sides. Powdered sugar may be sprinkled on top. Drain on paper towels.
Dough may be kept in refrigerator for a few days.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	7754.62 Kcal (32467 kJ)
Calories from fat	2982.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	331.39g	510%
Cholesterol	400.44mg	133%
Sodium	24403.15mg	1017%
Potassium	2793.68mg	59%
Total Carbs	1054.96g	352%
Sugars	58.8g	235%
Dietary Fiber	107.65g	431%
Protein	152.11g	304%
Vitamin C	5mg	8%
Iron	63.3mg	352%
Calcium	3584.9mg	358%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	378.94 Kcal (1587 kJ)
Calories from fat	145.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.19g	510%
Cholesterol	19.57mg	133%
Sodium	1192.49mg	1017%
Potassium	136.52mg	59%
Total Carbs	51.55g	352%
Sugars	2.87g	235%
Dietary Fiber	5.26g	431%
Protein	7.43g	304%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	8%
Iron	3.1mg	352%
Calcium	175.2mg	358%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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