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elephant-ears-recipe

Elephant Ears Recipe

Delicious fried dough pastries, perfect for a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions: 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Add milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it's about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut the dough into large ear-shaped pieces.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Fry the dough pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Coat the fried dough pieces in the sugar mixture.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes:

Best enjoyed fresh and warm.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Fried Dough, Sweet Treat
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