Homemade Elephant Ears Recipe

Name: Homemade Elephant Ears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold butter; 1/2 cup warm whole milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup warm whole milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

1
Dissolve yeast in water. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture as for pastry. Beat milk, egg and yeast mixture until smooth. Stir into the flour mixture and shape into a ball. Place in a greased bowl; cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
2
Turn out onto a floured surface; punch dough down. Cover with a towel and allow to rest 10 minutes. Roll into a 18x10-in. rectangle. Spread with softened butter. Combine remaining filling ingredients and sprinkle over butter. Starting with the long side, roll up dough jelly-roll style and pinch the edges to seal. Cut into 1-in. slices. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle a portion of the mixture on waxed paper.
3
Place one slice of dough on top of the mixture and roll to a 5-in. circle, turning to coat both sides. Place on greased
4
. Repeat until all the circles are rolled and coated. Sprinkle tops of ears with leftover topping if desired. Bake at 375u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

851

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Homemade Elephant Ears falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Elephant Ears

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