Beignets or Croquesignoles (an old French word)

A favorite of mine from New Orleans, beignets are the perfect. (light and airy with a hint of sugar)  I was more often that not
wearing something dark and would be covered with powdered sugar.
Prep time: 5 minutes   Cooking time: 15 minutes   Serves: 30
Ingredients: 
2 cup selfrising flour  
2 tablespoon Sugar              
1 teaspoon Salt
1 Whole Eggs
1 1/4 cup milk
1 cup Oil
3 cup confectioners sugar  


                                               
                                                 

Directions:
In a bowl, blend dry ingredients.
In another bowl, blend egg and milk add to dry mixture.
Beat to a thick batter.
Drop by tablespoonful into oil heated to 375 degrees.
Deep fry until golden brown.
Drain on absorbent paper.
                                                    Sprinkle with confectioners sugar