Elephant Ears

Elephant Ears Recipe by Amber from Allrecipes.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups milk
• ⅜ cup shortening
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-quart oil for frying
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Prepare the dough by combining the milk, shortening, salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Cook and stir the mixture until the shortening melts and the sugar dissolves.
3. Remove from the heat and let it cool until lukewarm, about 110°F.
4. Sprinkle yeast into the cooled dough mixture and let sit until foamy.
5. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in flour to form a dough. Knead until smooth, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
6. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375°F.
7. 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.
8. Drain on a paper towel and prepare toppings. Combine 6 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon in a bowl.
9. Sprinkle toppings over the warm elephant ears and serve.