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Mardi Gras Beignets
"Celebrate Mardi Gras with a New Orleans classic! Beignets are basically fritters, in that they're made from dough that's dropped into hot oil and deep-fried until golden and delicious. Before they're ready to be enjoyed our Mardi Gras Beignets are sprinkled with confectioners' sugar, just like they do in N'awlins!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (1-pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
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1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, divided
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2 cups vegetable shortening
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