Homemade Elephant Ears

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   In a pan over medium high heat, melt your shortening together with your milk and sugar.

2. 2

   Once melted, remove from heat and cool to 110 degrees F. Add the yeast and let bubble and rise for a few minutes.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl combine the flour with salt and pour in the yeast/milk mixture.

4. 4

   Beat (with a dough hook) on medium until well combined. All the flour should be incorporated.

5. 5

   Generously flour a surface and knead the dough for up to 8 minutes until you have an elastic and smooth ball.

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   Place back in the bowl, cover and let rise for 45 minutes.

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   You can either stick this in the fridge after it's risen or go right to frying. To fry, add the vegetable oil to a pan on the stove over high heat.

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   Roll out a fist-sized ball of dough on a floured surface. Lay in the oil and let it bubble and fry for about a minute.

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   Turn and fry the other side.

10. 10

    Drain on paper towels, immediately dust with cinnamon/sugar, then transfer to wax or parchment paper and serve!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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