Elephant ears are typically found at fairs and carnivals. Try making these fried, sugary treats at home the next time you want to spoil yourself. This page contains elephant ear recipes.
A week or so ago, someone was asking for a "elephant ear" recipe, I was just going through recipe books I could put in a garage sale and came across this one.
Separate dough into individual biscuits "ear". Stretch each biscuit until they just about have holes in them. They do not have to be perfect. Gently drop each "ear" into the hot oil. As soon as one side becomes golden, flip them and let second side get golden. DO NOT WALK AWAY. They burn quickly.
Place "ears" on paper towel to soak up excess oil. Shake "ears" in paper bag of cinnamon sugar. Serve warm with ice cream or just plain. Make lots, they will go quickly.
Source: Now closed restaurant where I cooked.
By CAKEDEC
Fresh hot donuts.
Place cinnamon sugar in paper lunch bag. Heat cooking oil in large frying pan. Test for hot enough: Drop of water will sizzle.
Separate dough into individual biscuits-"ear". Stretch each biscuit until they just about have holes in them. They do not have to be perfect. Gently drop each "ear" into the hot oil. As soon as one side becomes golden, flip them and let second side get golden. DO NOT WALK AWAY. They burn quickly.
Place "ears" on paper towel to soak up excess oil. Shake "ears" in paper bag of cinnamon sugar. Serve warm with ice cream or just plain. Make lots, they will go quickly.
Source: Now closed restaurant where I cooked.
By Irene W. from Lancaster, PA
Ingredients
Directions
Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
Heat butter until melted, set aside.
Stir in flour, 2 Tbsp. sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
Add in milk and 3 Tbsp. of melted butter until dough forms.
Sprinkle surface lightly with flour, turn dough onto surface. Knead 10 times.
Roll dough with a rolling pin or pat with hands into a rectangle 9 x 5 inches.
Brush with remaining butter using a pastry brush, sprinkle with 3 Tbsp. sugar and the cinnamon. Roll dough up tightly, beginning at the narrow end. Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal. Cut into 4 equal pieces with sharp knife. Place cut sides up on cookie sheet. Pat each into a 6 inch circle. Sprinkle with more sugar.
Bake until golden brown. 8-10 Minutes at 425 degrees F. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Let cool. Makes 4 elephant ears
By imaqt1962
Adapted From The Alpha Bakery Children's Cookbook This is a cookbook for children with recipes from a-z published by General Mills/Betty Crocker in 1991.
Ingredients
Directions
Thaw dough at room temperature for 2 hours. Heat oil in electric skillet to 375 degrees F. Combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Stretch each piece of dough into a flat ear shape. Fry, a few at a time for 1 1/2 minutes per side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Makes 10 servings.
By Robin from Washington, iA
I am from up North (MN) and have been living in TX for over 20 years. In all this time I have never seen any Elephant Ears anywhere.
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