Beignets (Creole Doughnuts)

Yield:	30 Doughnuts
Categories:	Cajun, Breakfast, Breads

1/2	c	Boiling water
2	tb	Shortening
1/4	c	Sugar
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	c	Evaporated milk
1/2	pk	Yeast
1/4	c	Warm water
1		Egg, beaten
3 3/4	c	Flour, sifted
		Powdered sugar

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