Elephant Ears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. milk
5 Tbsp. sugar
5 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. salt
2 pkg. active dry yeast
2 c. warm water
6 c. flour
2 qt. oil (for deep frying)

Preparation

Scald milk.
Add sugar, shortening and salt.
Cool until lukewarm.
In large bowl, sprinkle yeast into warm water.
Add milk mixture and 2 cups flour.
Beat until smooth.
Add 4 cups flour until stiff.
Knead.
Fry in 375\u00b0 oil for 3 minutes on each side.
Sprinkle with cinnamon or powdered sugar.