Ingredients

• 1.5 cups milk
• 0.38 cups shortening
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 quart oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Prepare dough: Combine milk, shortening, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until shortening melts and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm, 110 degrees F (43 degrees C).
3. 3 Sprinkle yeast into the cooled dough mixture and let sit until foamy.
4. 4 Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in flour to form a dough. Knead until smooth; cover and let rise 30 minutes.
5. 5 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll out 2-inch balls of dough into thin sheets; fry in hot oil until puffed and golden, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
6. 6 Drain on paper towels.
7. 7 Prepare topping: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
8. 8 Sprinkle topping over warm elephant ears and serve.

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