Beignets(Kind Of Like Elephant Ears)  
["1/2 c. boiling water", "1/4 c. sugar", "2 Tbsp. vegetable shortening", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. heavy cream", "1/2 pkg. (1 1/2 tsp.) dry yeast", "1/2 c. warm water", "3 3/4 c. all-purpose flour", "2 large eggs, beaten", "vegetable oil (for frying)", "powdered sugar (to dust)"]
["Pour boiling water over sugar, salt and shortening, then add the cream. Let mixture stand until warm (not hot). Separately sprinkle yeast over warm water in a bowl. Let stand until dissolved, then add shortening mixture. Mix well. Add 2 cups of flour and eggs; beat until well combined. Add just enough of remaining flour to make dough soft and not sticky. Put dough on lightly floured surface. Pat into rectangle, about 1-inch thick. Use rolling pin to roll 1/4-inch thick.", "Cut into 2-inch squares. Heat oil to 360\u00b0 in large skillet or pot.", "Fry to crispy brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.", "Dust with powdered sugar. Best right away."]
["boiling water", "sugar", "vegetable shortening", "salt", "heavy cream", "yeast", "warm water", "all-purpose", "eggs", "vegetable oil", "powdered sugar"]