ELEPHANT EARS

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Crispy cinnamon-sugar fried bread confections!

Provided by LEEMA

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

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

Livhu Mukwevho
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These elephant ears are the perfect treat for a party or a special occasion.


Muhab Abbas
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These elephant ears were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Raymond Chidi
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I made these elephant ears for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, especially the kids.


usman abdullahi
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These elephant ears were a bit too doughy for my taste but the filling was delicious. I would probably use a different dough recipe next time.


Ireland Haggerty
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I'm not a big fan of fried dough but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The elephant ears were light and fluffy and not greasy at all.


rabi smith
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These elephant ears were easy to make and they tasted great! I especially liked the vanilla glaze.


Channah
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I've made these elephant ears several times now and I've never been disappointed. They're always a hit with my family and friends.


Prince Ogbonna
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These elephant ears were a bit too sweet for my taste but my kids loved them. I would probably use less sugar next time.


Mary Dentler
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I'm not a big fan of elephant ears but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The elephant ears were delicious and I will definitely be making them again.


Mahendra Bohora
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I made these elephant ears for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, especially my kids.


Calisto Dorren
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These elephant ears are a great way to use up leftover pie filling. They're also a fun and easy treat to make with kids.


PriNce SanGaR
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I followed the recipe exactly and my elephant ears turned out perfect! They were light and fluffy and the filling was delicious.


Panna Begum
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I was really excited to try this recipe but I was disappointed with the results. The elephant ears were too doughy and the filling was bland.


Nergiz Beydullayeva
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These were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making these again.


Lil Star Drops
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I've made these elephant ears several times now and they always turn out great. I love that I can use my favorite pie filling to make them.


Sarah Gray
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The elephant ears were delicious and a big crowd pleaser! I especially liked the cinnamon-sugar topping.


olabisi ephem
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These elephant ears were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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