MMMMM----- Meal-Master Recipe Title: French Market Doughnuts Categories: Doughnuts Yield: 60 1 pk Active dry yeast 1 1/2 c Warm water; 105 F 1/2 c Sugar 1 ts Salt 1 Egg 1 c Evaporated milk; undiluted 7 c Flour 1/4 c Shortening; softened Oil for frying Powdered sugar In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt, eggs, and milk. Blend with a beater. Add four cups of the flour, beat until smooth. Add shortening and beat in remaining flour. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight. roll out on a floured board to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares. Deep fry at 360 F for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned on each side. Drain on paper towels and prinkle heavily with powdered sugar. Serve hot with coffee. This dough can be kept for up to a week in the refrigerator and actually improves with age. Just punch it down when it rises. Dough can also be frozen; simply thaw, cut and roll, or shape doughnuts before freezing. Tastes like the original French Market Doughnuts served in Louisiana. From: Dave Sacerdote From: Neris@home.Com Date: Thursday, July 29, 1999 8:11 Am MM by Helen Peagram Exported from Home Cookin 4.8 (http://www.mountain-software.com) MMMMM