Beignets

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Ingredients

• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup shortening
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar