ELEPHANT EARS - DUSTED OR GLAZED (MY MOM'S RECIPE )
These are really good and are easiest made with a "helper". Prep and cook time are both pure guesses, because I've never timed how long these take to make.
Provided by Teresa M
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In small pan combine milk, sugar, salt and shortening.
- Heat, but do not boil; stir to dissolve shortening.
- Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm.
- In a large bowl combine cooled mixture and yeast; stir to dissolve yeast.
- Stir in flour 2 cups at a time, beating by hand until smooth.
- Place batter in a large greased bowl.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
- In deep fryer or deep pan, heat oil to 350 degrees.
- Dust hands with flour and pinch off a small ball of dough.
- Gently stretch out dough to 6 to 8 inches.
- Drop in hot oil and cook until brown on bottom, then flip them over and brown the other side.
- Drain on paper towels and, while still hot, dust with confectionary sugar.
- (If you prefer use glaze recipe above).
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Afif Kayani
[email protected]I've made elephant ears before, but this recipe is by far the best. The dough is so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.
Boi
[email protected]These elephant ears were amazing! The dough was so easy to work with and the instructions were clear and concise. I will definitely be making these again.
Junior The Pug
[email protected]I made these elephant ears for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making these again.
Abdul muhaimmen Khan
[email protected]These elephant ears were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I used the glazed option and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Dipesh Timalsina
[email protected]I've made elephant ears before, but this recipe is by far the best. The dough is so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.
DJ BloodyPriest
[email protected]These elephant ears were amazing! The dough was so easy to work with and the instructions were clear and concise. I will definitely be making these again.
Aafaque Aafaque
[email protected]I made these elephant ears for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making these again.
Adolphus Thomas
[email protected]These elephant ears were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I used the glazed option and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Saraswati Katwal
[email protected]I've made elephant ears before, but this recipe is by far the best. The dough is so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.
Tamanna Mim
[email protected]These elephant ears were amazing! The dough was so easy to work with and the instructions were clear and concise. I will definitely be making these again.
Justine Osas
[email protected]I made these elephant ears for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making these again.
Raheel Khano
[email protected]These elephant ears were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I used the glazed option and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Nicola Roberts
[email protected]I've made elephant ears before, but this recipe is by far the best. The dough is so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.
Gabriel Umoh
[email protected]These elephant ears were amazing! I made them for my family and they were a huge hit. The dough was easy to work with and the instructions were clear and concise. I will definitely be making these again.