Fry Breadelephant Earsscones Recipes

FRY BREAD...ELEPHANT EARS...SCONES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine yeast and 1/4 c 110 degree water, let set while preparing other ingredients.
• In a saucepan add milk, shortening, sugar and salt, heat on low until shortening melts- DO NOT BOIL.
• Let cool to lukewarm, put ingredients from saucepan in a mixing bowl.
• Slowly add 2 c flour, mix until just combined.
• Add egg, mix well, add yeast, mix well.
• Slowly add 2 more c flour until dough is soft and doesn't stick, add flour as needed.
• Do NOT overmix
• Knead until smooth and has elasticity, about 6-8 minutes.
• Put in a large greased bowl and cover, let rise in a warm spot for about 1 1/2 hrs or until it has doubled in size.
• Put several inches of oil in a large, deep pan or use a fry daddy and heat to about 360 degrees F.
• Flatten and divide into equal pieces, whatever size you prefer, and work the dough into a disk shape about 1/4-1/2 " thick, again whatever you prefer I like mine thick and fluffy!
• Fry one at a time, until golden brown, turn once.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve with honey butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, jam or even for Navajo tacos, serve immediatly!
• You can reheat these but they are best served right from the fryer!
• Enjoy.

ELEPHANT EARS

Steps:

• In small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, salt, 2 tablespoons sugar and shortening. Heat until shortening melts and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm, 110 degrees F (43 degrees C). Sprinkle in yeast and let sit until foamy.
• Transfer mixture to large bowl, and stir in flour to make a dough. Knead until smooth, cover and let rise 30 minutes.
• In a large heavy skillet or deep fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Roll out 1 to 2 inch balls of dough into thin sheets. Fry sheets 1 to 2 minutes on a side, until puffed and golden. Drain on paper towels.
• Combine cinnamon and 6 tablespoons sugar. Sprinkle over warm pastries. Serve.

SCONES / FRY BREAD / ELEPHANT EARS

Steps:

• Pour oil 2 to 3-inches deep into a small sauce pan or an electric frying pan, and heat to medium high setting or 375°F. Flatten each roll into a 4-inch circle. Fry dough on each side until golden brown (about 15 seconds each side). Remove and drain on paper towel. Serve hot. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with butter, honey or jam, if desired.