Beignets | La Cucina Grandinetti

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk, evaporated
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups powdered sugar