Beignets Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 7 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar