Beignets(New Orleans-Style Square Donuts)

• 1 package hot roll mix (1-pound)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 x powdered sugar sifted

1. Prepare roll mix according to package directions, adding 1/4 cup sugar to flour mixture and vanilla to hot water.
2. When kneading is completed, proceed as follows: Coat a bowl with shortening or oil; roll ball of dough in bowl to coat with oil.
3. Cover with waxed paper and a towel.
4. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
5. Remove dough from refrigerator; punch down and cut in half.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half to make a 9 x 12 -inch rectangle.
7. Cut each into 12 (3-inch) squares.
8. Cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
9. Deep fry beignets, two at a time.
10. Fry 1 1/2 minutes; turn and fry 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Sprinkle generously with confectioners' sugar.

hot roll, sugar, vanilla, powdered sugar

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/beignetsnew-orleans-style-squar-35568 (may not work)