Elephant Ears Recipe
Flash fried dough battered in cinnamon sugar, then delicately finished w/ a housemade pale ale glaze.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Cinnamon Sugar
Pale Ale Glaze
Frying
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Form Dough
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Cinnamon Sugar Preparation
- 6
Combine Cinnamon Sugar
In a bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
Pale Ale Glaze Preparation
- 7
Frying
- 8
- 9
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- 10
Cut Dough
Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into large oval shapes, about 6-8 inches long.
- 11
Fry Elephant Ears
Carefully place the cut dough into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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