Bread Machine Elephant Ears

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 6 Tbs. shortening
• 4 c. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbs. white sugar
• 2 Tbs. active dry yeast
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 3 Tbs. ground cinnamon (for topping)
• 6 Tbs. white sugar (for topping)

Directions

1. In the pan of a bread machine, add ingredients in the order shown. Use the “dough” setting.
2. When dough is finished, heat 1 inch of oil in a deep frying pan to 375 degrees.
3. Pinch off pieces of dough and roll into thin rounds. Fry 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
4. Drain ears on paper towels. Sprinkle tops with cinnamon and sugar.