Elephant ears are crispy, cinnamon-sugar fried bread confections!
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Additional Time::40 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings::15
Yield::15 ears
Ingredients
Dough:
1 ½ cups milk
⅜ cup shortening
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 quart oil for frying
Topping:
6 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Prepare dough: Combine milk, shortening, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until shortening melts and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm, 110 degrees F (43 degrees C).
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Sprinkle yeast into the cooled dough mixture and let sit until foamy.
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Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in flour to form a dough. Knead until smooth; cover and let rise 30 minutes.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll out 2-inch balls of dough into thin sheets; fry in hot oil until puffed and golden, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Prepare topping: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
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Sprinkle topping over warm elephant ears and serve.
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Editor's Note
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.