Elephant Ears 2
Source of Recipe
HarriBowers
List of Ingredients
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
3/8 cup shortening
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 quart oil for frying
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons white sugar
Recipe
1 In small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, salt,
2 tablespoons sugar and shortening. Heat until
shortening melts and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let
cool to lukewarm, 110 degrees F (43 degrees C). Sprinkle
in yeast and let sit until foamy.
2 Transfer mixture to large bowl, and stir in flour to
make a dough. Knead until smooth, cover and let rise 30 minutes.
3 In a large heavy skillet or deep fryer, heat 1 inch of
oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4 Roll out 1 to 2 inch balls of dough into thin sheets.
Fry sheets 1 to 2 minutes on a side, until puffed and
golden. Drain on paper towels.
5 Combine cinnamon and 6 tablespoons sugar. Sprinkle
over warm pastries. Serve.
Prep Time:
approx. 15 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 7 Minutes. Ready in:
approx. 1 Hour . Makes 15 ears (15 servings).
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