elephant ears
A fav in the family!! I remember when we use to get these from a county fair. When my mom found the recipe we got to have them when we wanted them! Hope you enjoy one of our favorites!!!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 6 tablespoons shortening
- 2 packages yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups flour
- - oil for frying
How To Make elephant ears
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Step 1In saucepan combine milk, sugar, salt, and shortening and heat until shortening melts. DO NOT LET MIXTURE BOIL.
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Step 2Cool mixture to lukewarm add yeast and stir until dissolved.
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Step 3Add 2 cups of flour mix well and then add the rest of flour. Mix till smooth.
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Step 4Place in greased bowl until doubled, cover with damp cloth. To help speed up I always place bowl in sink and fill it to half way up the bowl with hot water, just make sure not to get any in the bowl.
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Step 5One at a time place into fryer, or pot which ever, until dough rises to the surface. Turn and fry on the other side until light brown.
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Step 6Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with powder sugar
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