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Ingredients
| 2% milk: 1 1/2 cups |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| granulated sugar: 2 Tbl |
| multipurpose shortening: 3/8 cup |
| active dry yeast: 2 Tbl |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 4 cups |
| vegetable oil: 1 qt |
| ground cinnamon: 3 Tbl |
| granulated sugar: 6 Tbl |
Elephant Ears
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"Crispy cinnamon-sugar fried bread confections!"
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
7 min -
Servings
15 serving(s)
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Directions
- 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.
- Transfer mixture to large bowl, and stir in flour to make a dough. Knead until smooth, cover and let rise 30 minutes.
- In a large heavy skillet or deep fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 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.
- Combine cinnamon and 6 tablespoons sugar. Sprinkle over warm pastries. Serve.