2 c. milk
5 tbsp. sugar
5 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. salt
2 envelopes yeast
2 c. warm (105 to 115 degree) water
6 c. flour
2 qt. vegetable oil
Cinnamon sugar

Scald milk, add sugar, shortening, and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast onto warm water in large bowl. Add milk mix and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough additional flour to make a stiff dough. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about 1 hour. Divide dough into 6 to 8 balls. Roll each out in the form of an elephant's ear.

Heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees. Deep fry, one at a time, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve hot sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.