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Mickey beignets! (recipe)

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable shortening
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• powdered sugar
• Mickey Mouse cookie cutter

Directions

Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.

Combine sugar, shortening, salt, cream, egg, flour, and boiling water in a large bowl. Stir in yeast mixture. With dough hook attachment on your electric mixer, mix on medium speed until combined and smooth.  Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

Roll in 1/4-inch thickness and cut individual beignets using the cookie cutter (or into 2.5- to 3-inch squares). Cover with a towel and let dough rise to double its size in a warm area - about 1.5 hours.

Heat 3-inches of oil in a deep, heavy pot over med-high heat.  Fry beignets until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, turning as soon as one side has colored.  Remove and drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

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