6 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. shortening
Cinnamon sugar mixture (optional)
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 c. sugar
1 c. milk

Combine flour, baking powder, and soda; set aside. Combine sugar, eggs and shortening in a medium mixing bowl, creaming until light. Add dry ingredients and milk, alternately, mixing well between additions. Add vanilla. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently several times. Roll dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut dough into shape of a pig's ear. Put two slits in each dough piece (the slits allow dough to brown on both sides). Fry dough in deep fat fryer in hot oil at 350 degrees until golden brown; drain on paper towel. In northern Louisiana these are rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture while hot. Makes 30-35.