Costas French Market Doughnuts (Beignets)

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Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• ¼ cup shortening
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 7 ½ cups flour
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting