Elephant Ears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. shortening
2 pkg. dry yeast
4 c. flour
oil for frying

Preparation

In a saucepan combine milk, sugar, salt and shortening; heat until shortening is melted.
Do not let boil.
Cool mixture to lukewarm.
Add yeast and stir until dissolved.
Stir in flour, two cups at a time.
Beat after each addition until smooth.
Put in a greased bowl.
Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled (about 30 minutes).