Louisana Beignets

2 3/4-3 1/4 cup flour

1 package active dry yeast

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup milk

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons shortening

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg, slightly beaten

oil for deep frying

powedered sugar

Stir together 1 1/4 cup flour, yeast, and nutmeg in a bowl.  Heat milk, sugar, and shortening in a saucepan till just warm and shortening is almost melted.  Add heated milk mixture to flour mixture.  Add egg.  Beat with electric mixer on low for 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl often.  Beat with electric mixer on high for 3 minutes.  Using wooden spoon, stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.  Place dough in greased bowl, turning to coat all sides.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.  Turn dough onto well floured surface, cover and let rest 10 minutes.  Roll into 18X12 inch recetangle.  Cut into 36 3X2 inch pieces.  Cover and let rest 30 minutes.  Heat 2 inches of oil in deep pan.  Fry 2-3 pieces at a time until golden, turning once.  Drain and sift powdered sugar on top.