Elephant Ear Recipe
Delicately hand-crafted treat sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Then topped with a decadent swirl of rich chocolate and caramel sauce.
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Ingredients
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Dough and Toppings
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Add melted butter, salt, and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead and Rise
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 3
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and brown sugar. Set aside.
- 4
Roll Out the Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 5
- 6
Cut and Fry
Cut the dough into heart or elephant ear shapes. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry each piece until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Drizzle with Sauces
Once cooled slightly, drizzle with chocolate and caramel sauce before serving.
