Discover the secrets of creating irresistible treats with our guide to cooking elephant ears. These delectable pastries, also known as "mom's dusted or glazed elephant ears," have captivated taste buds for generations. With their light, fluffy texture and tantalizing flavors, they're perfect for any occasion, whether it's a festive holiday gathering or a cozy family breakfast. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ELEPHANT EARS
This recipe comes from 'Culinaria The United States - A Culinary Discovery' at the request of a Zaar member.
Provided by Caryn
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h20m
Yield 16-20 elephant ears
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat milk with butter until butter melts.
- Set aside to cool to lukewarm.
- Stir yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar into warm water and let stand until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine milk and yeast mixtures with 2 1/2 cups flour, salt, and nutmeg.
- Stir until smooth.
- Cover and let stand until bubbly, 30 minutes.
- Stir in beaten eggs, then add additional flour to make a soft but not sticky dough.
- Turn dough onto a floured board and knead until smooth, supple, and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Return dough to bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until dough is doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch down and divide into 4 pieces.
- Divide each piece into 4 or 5 pieces.
- Put several inches of oil in a large, deep pan such as a chicken fryer or heavy dutch oven.
- Heat to about 360 degrees F.
- Work each ball of dough with the hands, shaping into a large disk, about 10 inches long and 6 inches wide.
- Fry one at a time, turning once, until nicely browned.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar or cinnamon sugar while hot.
- Serve at once.
BAKED ELEPHANT EARS
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
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
ELEPHANT EARS
Crispy cinnamon-sugar fried bread confections!
Provided by LEEMA
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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.
- Transfer mixture to large bowl, and stir in flour to make a dough. Knead until smooth, cover and let rise 30 minutes.
- In a large heavy skillet or deep fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 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.
- Combine cinnamon and 6 tablespoons sugar. Sprinkle over warm pastries. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 166.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
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.
ELEPHANT EARS - DUSTED OR GLAZED (MY MOM'S RECIPE )
These are really good and are easiest made with a "helper". Prep and cook time are both pure guesses, because I've never timed how long these take to make.
Provided by Teresa M
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In small pan combine milk, sugar, salt and shortening.
- Heat, but do not boil; stir to dissolve shortening.
- Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm.
- In a large bowl combine cooled mixture and yeast; stir to dissolve yeast.
- Stir in flour 2 cups at a time, beating by hand until smooth.
- Place batter in a large greased bowl.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
- In deep fryer or deep pan, heat oil to 350 degrees.
- Dust hands with flour and pinch off a small ball of dough.
- Gently stretch out dough to 6 to 8 inches.
- Drop in hot oil and cook until brown on bottom, then flip them over and brown the other side.
- Drain on paper towels and, while still hot, dust with confectionary sugar.
- (If you prefer use glaze recipe above).
HOMEMADE ELEPHANT EARS
When I was a little girl, my mother always had these waiting for me when I'd come home from school. Now she has them on hand for her grandchildren as well! Whenever I taste one of these treats, I am reminded of home.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in water. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture as for pastry. Beat milk, egg and yeast mixture until smooth. Stir into the flour mixture and shape into a ball. Place in a greased bowl; cover and chill for at least 2 hours. , Turn out onto a floured surface; punch dough down. Cover with a towel and allow to rest 10 minutes. Roll into a 18x10-in. rectangle. Spread with softened butter. Combine remaining filling ingredients and sprinkle over butter. Starting with the long side, roll up dough jelly-roll style and pinch the edges to seal. Cut into 1-in. slices. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle a portion of the mixture on waxed paper. , Place one slice of dough on top of the mixture and roll to a 5-in. circle, turning to coat both sides. Place on greased baking sheets. Repeat until all the circles are rolled and coated. Sprinkle tops of ears with leftover topping if desired. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ELEPHANT EARS
"Reaction from those who eat them makes them worth the effort!" assures Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h50m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, sugar, salt, shortening and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , On a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch down and shape into 15 ovals, 5-1/2-in. round by 1/8-in. thick. Heat 3-4 in. of oil to 375° in deep-fat fryer. Fry ovals, one at a time, 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain. Mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over warm pastries.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips for Making Elephant Ears
- Use a large cutting board or pastry mat to roll out the dough. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to the counter.
- Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. This will ensure that the elephant ears are crispy and not doughy.
- Use a sharp knife or pastry wheel to cut the dough into triangles. This will help to create clean edges and prevent the elephant ears from tearing.
- Fry the elephant ears in hot oil until they are golden brown on both sides. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain the elephant ears on paper towels before serving. This will help to remove any excess oil.
Conclusion
Elephant ears are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you choose to dust them with powdered sugar or glaze them with your favorite frosting, these elephant ears are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give this recipe a try!
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