Elephant Ears

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons active yeast dry
• 4 cups flour all-purpose
• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon 
• 1.5 cups milk 
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 0.4 cup shortening 
• 6 tablespoons sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• sauce pan
• deep fryer

Directions

1. In small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, salt, 2 tablespoons sugar and shortening.
2. Heat until shortening melts and sugar dissolves.
3. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm, 110 degrees F (43 degrees C).
4. Sprinkle in yeast and let sit until foamy.
5. Transfer mixture to large bowl, and stir in flour to make a dough. Knead until smooth, cover and let rise 30 minutes.
6. In a large heavy skillet or deep fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
7. Roll out 1 to 2 inch balls of dough into thin sheets. Fry sheets 1 to 2 minutes on a side, until puffed and golden.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Combine cinnamon and 6 tablespoons sugar.
10. Sprinkle over warm pastries.
11. Serve.