Elephant Ears

Recipe including course(s): Dessert; and ingredients: cinnamon, dry yeast, flour, milk, oil, salt, shortening, sugar

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp white sugar
• 6 tbsp shortening
• 2 tbsp active dry yeast
• 4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 qt oil, for frying
• 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 6 tbsp white sugar

Interection

1. In small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, and shortening. Heat until the 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.
2. Transfer mixture to large bowl and stir in flour to make a dough. Knead until smooth, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
3. In a large heavy skillet or deep fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Combine cinnamon and 6 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl; set aside.

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