Directions:
- In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar,salt and shortening.
- Heat until shortening is melted.
- DO NOT BOIL!!
- Cool to lukewarm
- Add yeast & stir until dissolved.
- Stir in flour 2 cups at a time.
- Beat after each addition until smooth.
- Put in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth.
- Let rise until double, about 30 min.
- Dust hands with flour and pinch off pieces of dough about size of golf ball.
- Stretch each piece into a thin 6 to 8 circle.
- Fry one at a time in oil heated to 380 to 400 degrees until dough rises to surface.
- Turn & fry on other side until light brown.
- Drain on paper towel & sprinkle with sugar mixture.
- Makes about 20 elephant ears.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 246.92 Kcal (1034 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 90.45 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.05g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 791.66mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 94.88mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 34.93g | 12% | |
| Sugars | 4.65g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.58g | 14% | |
| Protein | 4.63g | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 112.5mg | 11% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 331.5 Kcal (1388 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 121.44 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.49g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1062.84mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 127.38mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 46.9g | 12% | |
| Sugars | 6.24g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8g | 14% | |
| Protein | 6.22g | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 151.1mg | 11% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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