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Elephant ears are crispy, cinnamon-sugar fried bread confections!
Ingredients
Topping
- 6 tablespoons white sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Dough
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 3/8 cup shortening
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 quart oil for frying
Directions
Step 1
Prepare dough: Combine milk, shortening, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until shortening melts and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm, 110 degrees F (43 degrees C).
Step 2
Sprinkle yeast into the cooled dough mixture and let sit until foamy.
Step 3
Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in flour to form a dough. Knead until smooth; cover and let rise 30 minutes.
Step 4
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 5
Roll out 2-inch balls of dough into thin sheets; fry in hot oil until puffed and golden, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Step 6
Prepare topping: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
Step 7
Sprinkle topping over warm elephant ears and serve.
Editor’s Note
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 15 | |
| Calories 265 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat12g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol2mg | 1% |
| Sodium167mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars8g | |
| Protein5g | |
| Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
| Calcium49mg | 4% |
| Iron2mg | 11% |
| Potassium110mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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