Elephant ears are crispy cinnamon-sugar fried bread. They're easy to make at home and taste just like the ones you'd get at the county fair!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
265 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in flour to form a dough. Knead until smooth; cover and let rise 30 minutes.
Step 2
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 3
Sprinkle yeast into the cooled dough mixture and let sit until foamy.
Step 4
Prepare topping: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
Step 5
Sprinkle topping over warm elephant ears and serve.
Step 6
Gather all ingredients.
Step 7
Drain on paper towels.
Step 8
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 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.
