Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make treat? Look no further than easy elephant ears! These fried dough pastries are a popular carnival and state fair food, but they can also be made at home with just a few simple ingredients. With their crispy, flaky exterior and soft, chewy interior, easy elephant ears are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started!
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EASY ELEPHANT EARS
You'll love the classic cinnamon-sugar flavor of these crispy bite-size treats. Even more, you'll love that they call for just three ingredients and are so simple to assemble. -Bob Rose, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Mix sugar and cinnamon., On a lightly floured surface, roll one sheet of pastry into an 11x8-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar. Working from short sides, roll up jelly-roll style toward the center. Wrap in plastic; freeze 10 minutes. Repeat., Unwrap and cut dough into 1/2-in. slices; place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
EASY ELEPHANT EARS
We love the ones at the fairs but hate the hassle at home. The older kids can make these and they taste close enough to satisfy us until fair season rolls around again!
Provided by LAURIE
Categories Breads
Time 22m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix sugar and cinnamon together and set aside. If a shaker is available it works great for this.
- Heat oil in a large skillet to about 1 inch and about 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If drop of water sizzles when dropped into the oil it is hot enough.
- Open biscuits and flatten carefully as large as you can get them without breaking. It is sometimes easier to stretch them in your hands like pizza dough rather than rolling out on the counter.
- Place 1 at a time in hot oil; watch carefully and turn when the bottom starts to brown lightly.
- When both top and bottom are the same color, remove from oil to paper towels.
- Immediately brush both sides with melted butter with pastry brush, and sprinkle each side liberally with cinnamon sugar.
- Eat immediately.
Tips:
- For the dough, use all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and butter. You can also add cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- For the filling, you can use Nutella, jam, or fruit preserves. You can also use a combination of fillings.
- Roll out the dough thinly before adding the filling. This will help prevent the elephant ears from becoming too thick.
- Brush the elephant ears with melted butter before baking. This will help them brown and crisp up.
- Bake the elephant ears at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help them puff up and become crispy.
- Serve the elephant ears warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Elephant ears are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of elephant ears that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive snack, give elephant ears a try!
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