CRISPY ELEPHANT EARS
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. -Susan Taul, Birmingham, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 36m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine milk, water and yeast; set aside. In another large bowl, combine 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 at least 2 hours. , Preheat oven to 375°. Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 8-10 times. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll into an 18x10-in. rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle 1 cup over dough. Beginning with a long side, roll up jelly-roll style pinch edges to seal. Cut into 1-in. 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-in. circle. , Place sugared side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with some of the remaining butter; sprinkle with pecans and cinnamon-sugar. Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Tameem Ali
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my elephant ears turned out really doughy. I think I might have needed to roll them out thinner.
Riham Elmassry
[email protected]These elephant ears were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Roveena Qassri
[email protected]I thought these elephant ears were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
William C
[email protected]These elephant ears were a bit too greasy for my taste.
Itisha Jefferson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of elephant ears, but I thought these were pretty good.
Mutumba Richard
[email protected]These elephant ears are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Taniya Green
[email protected]I've never made elephant ears before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out great!
Hind Ahmed
[email protected]I made these elephant ears for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.
Ijaz Shafi
[email protected]These elephant ears were delicious! The dough was light and fluffy, and the cinnamon sugar coating was perfect.
Anjalie Benjamin
[email protected]I thought these elephant ears were a bit bland. I think they could have used more cinnamon sugar.
niraj rawat
[email protected]These elephant ears were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Hbhnvv Yuur5
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my elephant ears turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Alpha Conteh
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making these again.
Farok Vai
[email protected]I've made these elephant ears several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect crispy, sweet treat.
WiTh MaNsOoR
[email protected]These elephant ears were a huge hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.