Fried Elephant Ears
- YIELDS
- 9
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
If you've ever been to a state fair, then you've probably seen those extra-large pieces of fried dough. They're called elephant ears 'cause they're so big they kind of look like elephant ears! Our recipe for Fried Elephant Ears is easy to make, but BIG on cinnamon-sugary goodness.
What You'll Need
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (48-ounce) package frozen bread dough loaves, thawed
- Flour for dusting
What to Do
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; mix well and set aside.
- In a large deep skillet or soup pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Meanwhile, cut each loaf of dough into thirds. Dust your hands with flour, then stretch the dough into a 6-inch diameter, being careful not to tear the dough. Place dough in oil and fry 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn dough over and fry on other side 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. While still hot, sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture. Repeat with remaining dough. Serve warm.