Scones Fry Bread Elephant Ears Recipes

COUNTRY FAIR SCONES AKA ELEPHANT EARS

Steps:

• Combine the first 3 ingredients.
• Let sit 5 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients all except 2 c flour, put this in a little at a time till dough is no longer sticky (may not need all), and mix well.
• Let dough rise 1 hour.
• Break of dough about the size of egg and spread out evenly and about 1/4th inch thickness.
• Deep fry till golden brown.
• Top as desired.

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.

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.