Elephant Ears Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 c. Lowfat milk
- 5 Tbsp. Sugar
- 5 Tbsp. Shortening
- 2 Tbsp. Salt
- 2 env Active Dry Yeast
- 2 c. Hot Water (105-115 degree)
- 6 c. All-Purpose Flour
- 2 quart Vegetable Oil Cinnamon Sugar
Directions
- Scald Lowfat milk; add in Sugar, Shortening, & Salt. Cold to lukewarm.
- Sprinkle yeast onto hot water in lg. bowl. Add in Lowfat milk mix & 2 C. Flour; beat till smooth. Stir in sufficient additional Flour to make stiff dough.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board; kneed till smooth & elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greesed bowl, turning to grease top. Cover & let rise in a hot place, till double in size, about 1 hour.
- Divide dough into 6-8 balls. Roll each out in the form of an elephant's ear.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees. Deep fry elephant's ears, one at a time, for about 3-5 minutes. on each side or possibly till golden. Serve warm, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Makes 6-8.
- I also have the recipe for Navajo Fry Bread if you want it. Not as complicated. Make 18-24 pcs, each about the size of a 9" plate.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 324g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 659 | |
| Calories from Fat 116 | 18% |
| Total Fat 13.22g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 3.26g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 3.57g | |
| Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium 2373mg | 99% |
| Potassium 493mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 114.46g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 20% |
| Sugars 15.06g | 10% |
| Protein 20.18g | 32% |
