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elephant ears with cinnamon sugar on top
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Elephant Ears Recipe

Deep fried, crispy Elephant Ears topped with cinnamon sugar give you a taste of the fair at home and the no yeast fry bread recipe is super easy to make.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 elephant ears
Calories 167kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix together the self-rising flour, warm milk, melted butter, and granulated sugar until a ball forms. If your dough is too dry, add a tiny bit of additional milk at a time. If your dough is too wet, add a tiny bit of self-rising flour at a time. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Turn onto a floured surface and knead several times. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a thin circle.
  • Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet or heavy pot to 365˚F (use a thermometer and maintain an even temperature).
  • Use tongs to carefully add dough rounds (1 or 2 depending on the size of your pan) to the hot oil. Fry for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown.
  • Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar while warm.

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Notes

Storage

  • Wrap cooked elephant ears loosely in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for 1-2 days.
  • Or store in an airtight freezer storage bag for 3-4 months.
  • Reheat in the oven at 350˚F for 10 minutes.
Nutrition facts were calculated using three tablespoons of oil since most of it wasn't absorbed. Your results may vary depending on your oil temperature, length of cooking time, and the method of frying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1elephant ear | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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