Best 3 Baked Elephant Ears Recipes

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Baked elephant ears, also known as fried dough or fried bread, are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The crispy texture and fluffy interior of these pastries make them a favorite among people of all ages. They are often served with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or fruit preserves, and can also be filled with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a fun and festive dessert, baked elephant ears are sure to please.

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BAKED ELEPHANT EARS



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My mother-in-law handed down this recipe from her mother. They're a special treat-even better, I think, than those at a carnival or festival. And (shh!) they're baked, not fried. -Delores Baeten, Downers Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1 large egg yolk
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
CINNAMON SUGAR:
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir milk and egg yolk into yeast mixture; add to flour mixture, stirring to form a stiff dough (dough will be sticky). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; roll dough into an 18x10-in. rectangle. Spread with softened butter to within 1/4 in. of edges. Mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut crosswise into 24 slices. Cover slices with plastic wrap until ready to flatten., In a small bowl, mix ingredients for cinnamon sugar. Place a 6-in.-square piece of waxed paper on a work surface; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugar. Top with 1 slice of dough; sprinkle dough with an additional 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugar. Roll dough to a 4-in. circle. Using waxed paper, flip dough onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining ingredients, placing slices 2 in. apart. Bake 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED ELEPHANT EARS



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Sugary and delicious!

Provided by Krystel

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the over to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
  • Stir flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in milk and the 1/4 cup melted butter until dough forms.
  • Turn dough onto a flat, floured surface. Knead dough 10 times. Roll dough with a rolling pin or pat with hands into a rectangle, 9x5 inches. Brush with remaining melted butter using a pastry brush; sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough up tightly, beginning at narrow end. Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal. Cut into 4 equal pieces with sharp knife. Place cuts sides up on cookie sheet; pat each into a 6-inch circle.
  • Bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheet with a spatula. Let cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.5 calories, Carbohydrate 82.1 g, Cholesterol 125.4 mg, Fat 47.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 29.8 g, Sodium 1048.5 mg, Sugar 33.4 g

BAKED ELEPHANT EARS



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Susan says of her Taste of Home recipe," They'll remember these crispy home-baked pastries long after they've licked the last bit of cinnamon-sugar off their fingers! Great with hot coffee, these make a super gift!"

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c warm milk(110^ to 115^)
1/4 c warm water
1 pkg active dry yeast
2 c flour
4 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c cold butter
1 egg yolk,beaten
TOPPING:
6 Tbsp butter,melted,divided
3 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl. combine the milk, water, and yeast; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour,sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg to yeast mixture; beat into dry ingredients until blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 8-10 times. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll into an 18x10-inch rectangle. Brush with 2 Tablespoons butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle 1 cup over dough. Beginning with long side roll up jelly-roll style, pinch edges to seal. Cut into 1 inch slices. For each elephant ear, sprinkle a small amount of the remaining cinnamon-sugar on a piece of waxed paper. Place a slice of dough on cinnamon- sugar; roll into a 5-inch circle. Place sugared side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with some of the remaining butter; sprinkle with pecans and cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 375^ for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.

Tips:

  • For a crispy elephant ear, roll the dough as thin as possible.
  • If the dough is too sticky, chill it for 30 minutes before rolling.
  • Use a large skillet or griddle to cook the elephant ears so that they have plenty of room to spread out.
  • Cook the elephant ears over medium heat so that they have time to cook through without burning.
  • Serve the elephant ears warm with your favorite toppings, such as powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or fruit preserves.

Conclusion:

Elephant ears are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of elephant ears that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive dessert, give elephant ears a try!

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