Elephant Ears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
2 c. warm milk
5 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. salt
5 Tbsp. sugar
8 c. flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water, then add 1 1/2 cups warm water.
Mix all ingredients.
Let rise about 40 minutes.
Punch down.
Refrigerate until dough is chilled.
Break off walnut size chunk.
Roll out or pull apart; flatten dough.
Melt shortening in large skillet, about 1 1/2-inches deep.
Place ear in hot grease. Brown on both sides.
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.