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).
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Siraj Majeed
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The elephant ears were tasty and easy to make. I would definitely make them again.
Rinu Shreemal
[email protected]The elephant ears were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they had been made with a lighter dough.
Ashani Kavindaya
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the elephant ears to rise. I think I might have used too much baking powder.
M Ismail M Ismail
[email protected]The elephant ears were a bit too sweet for me. I think I would have preferred them if there had been less sugar in the glaze.
Maher Qasim
[email protected]These elephant ears were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they had been baked instead of fried.
Victoria Briggs
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fried dough, but these elephant ears were surprisingly good. They were light and fluffy, and the glaze was delicious. I would definitely make them again.
Mst Shrmin
[email protected]I made these elephant ears for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.
Daredevil 335
[email protected]These elephant ears were amazing! They were so light and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.
Hk Jasveer
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The elephant ears were tasty and easy to make. I would definitely make them again.
Sooraa
[email protected]The elephant ears were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they had been made with a lighter dough.
Tanvir Tanmy
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the elephant ears to rise. I think I might have used too much baking powder.
Sushil Thapa
[email protected]The elephant ears were a bit too sweet for me. I think I would have preferred them if there had been less sugar in the glaze.
Rose Wairimu
[email protected]These elephant ears were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they had been baked instead of fried.
Itumeleng Machipa
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The elephant ears are always light and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jamil Shabazz
[email protected]These elephant ears were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make treat.
Mahendra Ayer
[email protected]I tried this recipe for the first time last week and it was a success! My kids loved the elephant ears and they were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.
Manoj Gamer
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it never fails to impress. The elephant ears are always light and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
billy volschenk
[email protected]These elephant ears were a hit at my family gathering! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again soon.