Elephant Ears Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by Caryn

"This recipe comes from 'Culinaria The United States - A Culinary Discovery' at the request of a Zaar member."

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Ready In:
2hrs 20mins

Ingredients:
11
Yields:

16-20 elephant ears

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ingredients

  • 1 14 cups milk
  • 14 - 12 cup cup butter
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 34 cup granulated sugar
  • 14 cup water (105 to 115 degrees F.)
  • 5 12 - 6 12 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • vegetable oil (for frying)
  • confectioners' sugar or cinnamon sugar

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directions

  • Heat milk with butter until butter melts.
  • Set aside to cool to lukewarm.
  • Stir yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar into warm water and let stand until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine milk and yeast mixtures with 2 1/2 cups flour, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Cover and let stand until bubbly, 30 minutes.
  • Stir in beaten eggs, then add additional flour to make a soft but not sticky dough.
  • Turn dough onto a floured board and knead until smooth, supple, and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Return dough to bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until dough is doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Punch down and divide into 4 pieces.
  • Divide each piece into 4 or 5 pieces.
  • Put several inches of oil in a large, deep pan such as a chicken fryer or heavy dutch oven.
  • Heat to about 360 degrees F.
  • Work each ball of dough with the hands, shaping into a large disk, about 10 inches long and 6 inches wide.
  • Fry one at a time, turning once, until nicely browned.
  • Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar or cinnamon sugar while hot.
  • Serve at once.

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  1. Yummy!! I followed the recipe below and used my bread machine... SO EASY! I wasn't sure how many this would make so I made the full batch. My recommendation is to roll them out thin. It was just my husband and I so we had lots of dough left over. I used the directions to make rolls and OMG, FABULOUS!! I think next time I'll swap oregano for the nutmeg and just make dinner rolls out of this recipe.

    jeskasten89

  2. I'm so excited!! I don't have to wait for or endure the local carnival for an elephant ear - Great recipe - makes a lot of dough -- I froze half of it hoping it will be fine - I did not add the nutmeg (not a fan of nutmeg) and I brushed the fried ear with melted butter before I sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. I definitely will make this over and over - Thanks!!

    Fighting Irish #7

  3. I made this today, but used my bread machine for the dough (I admire those of you with yeast dough talent. Never could get it right). First putting in the liquids 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/3 cup butter, 3 eggs. Then 1 tsp salt, 2 TBLS sugar, and dash of nutmeg. Finally 5 cups of bread machine flour and the package of yeast (or 2 1/2 tsp). I fried a few ears in the dutch oven pot and made the rest of the dough into rolls (350 degrees for 15 minutes). Love this recipe!

  4. We had an Elephant Ear Extravaganza! When I found out that 2 of my nephews & niece were coming over I mixed up the dough. Then each one of us along with my bf and his son rolled out our own dough & I fried them up. I'm sure I'll be begged to make them again & again.

    Newmsy

  5. These were wonderful! The kids just loved them. Will definitely make them again. Their just like the ones at our county fair.

    MLabra

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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Caryn

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I live in to Jacksonville, FL with my husband, 2 daughters (17 and 11), 4 cats, and 2 dogs. My favorite things to make are cookies/bars and pound cakes. I have had a great time cooking since discovering Recipezaar January 2002.This is a picture of my youngest cat, Lily. She is my sweet sweet little baby.

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FAQs

What are elephant ears food made of? ›

Elephant ears are crispy cinnamon-sugar fried bread. They're easy to make at home and taste just like the ones you'd get at the county fair!

What is the best plant food for elephant ears? ›

Ideal N-P-K ratio 10-6-4 for Hardy Elephant Ear growth. Fertilize every 2-4 weeks in spring/summer; adjust for flowering. Spot over-fertilization early to prevent damage and aid recovery.

What is an elephant ear pastry made of? ›

Palmiers cookies (also called elephant ears) are one of my most favorite French pastries ever! EVER! They are simple, crisp, and buttery. And this palmiers recipe is made with just two ingredients: store-bought puff pastry and sugar.

What is the origin of the elephant ear recipe? ›

Inspired by the fry bread of Native Americans, elephant ears get their name from their big, “ear”-like shape. Fry bread was invented by the Navajo tribe of the southwestern United States in 1864 using the flour, sugar, lard, and salt given to them by the U.S. government.

What does Epsom salt do for elephant ears? ›

When ferns are yellow and dull-looking, they don't look great. Epsom salt helps ferns and plants similar to ferns, such as elephant ear, have rich, dark foliage. Add 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt to a gallon of water and spray ferns and elephant ears to achieve the look.

What is unhealthy for elephant ear plant? ›

Common elephant ear plant problems

The good new is that most common problems with elephant ear plants are due to improper care. Give your plant the right amount of light, water, and humidity. If the leaves start to turn yellow or brown, this can be a sign of overwatering or underwatering.

Do elephant ear plants like coffee grounds? ›

Pots and planters are better for these plants and more so if you have a water line going through them. I love to throw coffee grounds in their direction and they respond well to the extra love. I have also put these plants into the ground where they come up every year. They are in shade from the bright hot sun.

What is another name for elephant ears food? ›

Fried dough is also known as fry dough, fry bread (bannock), fried bread, doughboys, elephant ears, beaver tails, scones, pizza fritte, frying saucers, and buñuelos (in the case of smaller pieces).

What is the elephant ear Italian dish? ›

It's called “elephant ear” because it's very big and the bone kind of reminds people of the elephant's trunk." The big chop of meat is pressed until very thin. It's then battered in six eggs, Parmesan, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and breadcrumbs. Then the cotoletta is cooked in butter until the crust is golden.

What is the real name for elephant ear pastry? ›

A palmier (/ˈpælmieɪ/, from French, short for feuille de palmier 'palm tree leaf'), pig's ear, palm heart, or elephant ear is a French pastry in a palm leaf shape or a butterfly shape, sometimes called palm leaves, cœur de France, French hearts, shoe-soles, or glasses that were invented in the beginning of the 20th ...

Is a churro like an elephant ear? ›

A churro is much like an elephant ear, just smaller. Sort of an elephant earring.

What is funnel cake made of? ›

Traditional recipes call for a fairly standard batter: flour, eggs, sugar, milk, baking soda or baking powder, but I discovered that you can make awesome funnel cakes with "complete" buttermilk pancake mix (look for brands that only require the addition of water).

Are elephant ear plants good to eat? ›

These plants are tuberous and are known to be used in some traditional Asian cuisine. All parts of the plant are poisonous while raw, but once cooked the tubers are edible. Colocasia is a tender perennial that cannot survive winter months in many places.

Are elephant ear plants safe to eat? ›

Elephant ear plants are indoor or outdoor plants with very large, arrow-shaped leaves. Poisoning may occur if you eat parts of this plant.

What is the elephant ear Italian food? ›

One popular variation of the Cotoletta alla Milanese is called the oreggia d'elefant, orecchio d'elefante, "the elephant ear," and uses a thinner but larger cut of boneless meat. Not strictly traditional, but a thinner cut will mean faster and more even cooking.

Is elephant ear a vegetable? ›

Bac ha is the Vietnamese name for an Asian vegetable which is known by a variety of names in English including taro stem and elephant ear.

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