Big-Easy Beignets - U.S. Soy

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cup Warm water (105° to 115°), divided
• 1⁄2 cup Granulated sugar, divided
• 1 (1/4 oz.) envelope Active dry yeast
• 1⁄4 cup Trans fat-free soybean oil-based shortening
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Evaporated milk
• 2 Large eggs, beaten
• 7 1⁄2 cups All-purpose flour
• 6 cups Soybean oil (for deep frying)
• 3 cups Powdered sugar, sifted