Description
Signature elephant ears pastry brings nostalgic carnival memories to home kitchens. Simple cinnamon-sugar dough creates crispy, golden treats perfect for sweet afternoon snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- ¾ cup (177 ml) warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mixing Base: Thoroughly blend dry components in a large mixing bowl, guaranteeing uniform distribution of all powdery elements with gentle whisking motions.
- Wet Integration: Seamlessly fold softened butter, warm milk, and fragrant vanilla into the dry foundation, stirring until a smooth, consistent batter materializes with no residual dry pockets.
- Dough Development: Transfer mixture onto a lightly floured surface, kneading with deliberate yet tender movements to cultivate a silky, elastic consistency that springs back when touched.
- Relaxation Phase: Envelop dough with a damp cloth, allowing it to rest and mature for a precise duration, enabling gluten networks to stabilize and flavor complexity to deepen.
- Shaping and Transformation: Skillfully manipulate the rested dough, sculpting it into its intended form, preparing for the culminating baking process that will elevate its texture and golden-brown perfection.
Notes
- Control Moisture Carefully: Ensure the dough remains slightly tacky but not overly sticky, which helps achieve the perfect crisp and golden texture of elephant ears.
- Butter Temperature Matters: Use softened butter at room temperature to guarantee smooth incorporation and optimal dough consistency without creating lumps.
- Rest for Elasticity: Allow the dough to rest covered for 30-45 minutes, which relaxes gluten and develops a more tender, easier-to-roll pastry.
- Frying Precision: Maintain oil temperature between 350-375°F for even browning and preventing greasy, undercooked pastry; use a thermometer for accuracy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg