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Elephant Ears Recipe

Delicious fried dough pastries, perfect for a sweet treat.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 tablespoon Butter, melted
  • 1 unit Egg
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 cup Cinnamon sugar, for topping

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, and egg. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  3. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the dough pieces until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  5. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar while still warm. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Fried Dough, Pastry
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