Elephant Ears

1. 1

   Heat milk with butter until butter melts.

2. 2

   Set aside to cool to lukewarm.

3. 3

   Stir yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar into warm water and let stand until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine milk and yeast mixtures with 2 1/2 cups flour, salt, and nutmeg.

5. 5

   Stir until smooth.

6. 6

   Cover and let stand until bubbly, 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in beaten eggs, then add additional flour to make a soft but not sticky dough.

8. 8

   Turn dough onto a floured board and knead until smooth, supple, and elastic, about 8 minutes.

9. 9

   Return dough to bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until dough is doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.

10. 10

    Punch down and divide into 4 pieces.

11. 11

    Divide each piece into 4 or 5 pieces.

12. 12

    Put several inches of oil in a large, deep pan such as a chicken fryer or heavy dutch oven.

13. 13

    Heat to about 360 degrees F.

14. 14

    Work each ball of dough with the hands, shaping into a large disk, about 10 inches long and 6 inches wide.

15. 15

    Fry one at a time, turning once, until nicely browned.

16. 16

    Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar or cinnamon sugar while hot.

17. 17

    Serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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