Beignets(New Orleans-Style Square Donuts)

Directions

Prepare roll mix according to package directions, adding ¼ cup sugar to flour mixture and vanilla to hot water.

When kneading is completed, proceed as follows: Coat a bowl with shortening or oil; roll ball of dough in bowl to coat with oil.

Cover with waxed paper and a towel. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Remove dough from refrigerator; punch down and cut in half.

On a lightly floured surface, roll each half to make a 9 x 12 -inch rectangle.

Cut each into 12 (3-inch) squares. Cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes.

Deep fry beignets, two at a time.

Fry 1½ minutes; turn and fry 1½ minutes or until golden brown.

Sprinkle generously with confectioners’ sugar.