New Orleans Beignets

Found on Reddit, originally from Southern Living. Look real good, and very easy.

One important note said not to chill the dough for more than 24 hours, that's the max.

Ingredients

1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast (7 g)
1 1/2 cups warm water (105° to 115°), divided
1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
1 cup evaporated milk (250ml)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening (56g)
6 1/2 to 7 cups bread flour (780g to 840g)
Vegetable oil
Sifted powdered sugar

Instructions

1) Make the yeast mixture: Combine yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, and 1 tsp. granulated sugar in bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; let stand 5 minutes. Add milk, eggs, salt, and remaining granulated sugar.

2) Form a dough: Microwave remaining 1 cup water until hot (about 115°); stir in shortening until melted. Add to yeast mixture. Beat at low speed, gradually adding 4 cups flour, until smooth. Gradually add remaining 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour, beating until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl; turn to grease top. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours.

3) Roll and cut: Turn dough out onto a floured surface; roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares.

4) Fry until golden: Pour oil to depth of 2 to 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 360°. Fry dough, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack. Dust immediately with lots and lots of powdered sugar.