Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon pinch of nutmeg pinch of black pepper 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 3 tablespoons sugar, divided 2 large eggs, beaten well and set aside (or 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon sugar) 1 cup milk, divided 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces) or 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (8 ounces) or 1 cup blue cheese (6 ounces) or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Add butter; mix until mixture is crumbly. Stir in sugar; mix until mixture is moistened. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk; stir into the dry ingredients until well blended. Pour batter into the prepared dish; sprinkle with cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese or blue cheese if desired. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Homemade Elephant Ears Recipe
Elephant ears are fun treat that is normally sold at local fairs or events. It’s a flaked pastry that is deep fried and dusted with powdered sugar. It’s large and resembles an elephants ear! If it’s a treat you enjoy, now you can learn how to make these fried dough treats at home instead of going out of your way to getting them. Once you make them, you can enjoy them for breakfast, dessert, or eat them as a snack throughout the day.
How to Make Elephant Ears for Breakfast
Put your milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and stir. Add in butter, teaspoon of cinnamon, and salt. Add five cups of flour into the mixture. Turn out the dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead your dough for five minutes. Spray a bowl with non-stick spray, setting the dough back into the bowl. Cover the dough and let it sit for an hour. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Divide your dough into 15 balls, roll them out into 7-inch rounds. Place in the oil and flip each disk every 30-45 seconds. Let them cool on a plate with a paper towel to get rid of any extra oil. Dip each desk into the sugar mixture before serving.
Bring the fair home with this easy elephant ear recipe! It is an easy dessert recipe that will bring back memories of roller coasters and popping balloons for prizes. If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
