Easy Elephant Ears Recipe 😍😋
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅜ 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
Instructions:
Step1: 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.
Step2: Transfer mixture to large bowl, and stir in flour to make a dough. Knead until smooth, cover and let rise 30 minutes.
Step3: In a large heavy skillet or deep fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step4: 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.
Step5: Combine cinnamon and 6 tablespoons sugar. Sprinkle over warm pastries. Serve.