Canadian Elephant Ear Fried Pastries Recipes

COULDN'T BE EASIER ELEPHANT EARS.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Sprinkle a thick layer of sugar on a pastry board.
• Place puff pastry on top and roll into a neat oblong.
• Fold one long side of puff pastry inward, like a jellyroll, stopping at the centre.
• Repeat on the other side. The 2 sides will meet in the centre.
• Cut into 1/4 inch slices and press each slice in sugar.
• Place slices on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
• Turn over and bake for another 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
• Variation:.
• In a food processor, process 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 2 tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon until finely ground.
• sprinkle dough with mixture before folding.

ELEPHANT EARS

Steps:

• In small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, salt, 2 tablespoons sugar and shortening. Heat until shortening melts and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm, 110 degrees F (43 degrees C). Sprinkle in yeast and let sit until foamy.
• Transfer mixture to large bowl, and stir in flour to make a dough. Knead until smooth, cover and let rise 30 minutes.
• In a large heavy skillet or deep fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Roll out 1 to 2 inch balls of dough into thin sheets. Fry sheets 1 to 2 minutes on a side, until puffed and golden. Drain on paper towels.
• Combine cinnamon and 6 tablespoons sugar. Sprinkle over warm pastries. Serve.