Sweet Beignets

• 2 quarts vegetable oil for deep-frying
• flour cup Sifted, + extra for rolling
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs lightly beaten
• 1 cup vegetable shortening melted
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• powdered sugar in a sugar shaker

1. In a deep-fryer heat oil over medium-high heat to 365 degrees.
2. Into a bowl sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. In a large bowl whisk together sugar and eggs; stir in melted shortening, milk and lemon rind. Using a wooden spoon, beat dry ingredients into egg mixture until a biscuit-like dough forms. Lightly flour work surface and turn out dough. Pat dough out to a 1/4-inch thick round. Use a 2 1/2- to 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut rounds. Reroll scraps.
3. Fry beignets in small batches about 4 minutes or until golden, turning several times to color evenly. Using a slotted spoon gently remove beignets and drain thoroughly on paper towels. Shake powdered sugar over beignets and serve immediately.

vegetable oil, flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, nutmeg, salt, sugar, eggs, vegetable shortening, milk, lemon rind, powdered sugar

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Sweet-Beignets-1673384 (may not work)