2 c. milk
5 tbsp. sugar
5 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. salt
2 pkg. dry yeast
2 c. warm water
6 c. flour
2 qt. vegetable oil
Cinnamon sugar

Scald milk; add sugar, shortening and salt and stir until dissolved. Cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast onto water. Add milk mixture and two cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in flour to make a stiff dough. Turn onto floured board; knead 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning so top is also greased. Cover; let rise in warm place until double, one hour. Punch down and divide into six to eight balls. Roll each out into form and elephant ear. Heat oil to 375 degrees and fry ears three to five minutes on each side. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.