Elephant Ears

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in water.
2. 2
   Mix flour, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and salt; cut in butter.
3. 3
   Combine milk, egg yolk and softened yeast. Add to flour mixture and mix well.
4. 4
   Chill, covered, until firm enough to handle (at least 2 hours).
5. 5
   Turn dough onto a lightly floured board.
6. 6
   Punch down.
7. 7
   Cover with a cloth and allow to rest 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Roll into a rectangle (10 x 18-inches) and spread with soft butter.
9. 9
   Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over dough.
10. 10
    Roll as for jelly roll, sealing edge. The roll should be 18 inches long.
11. 11
    Cut into 1-inch slices.
12. 12
    Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon on a large square of waxed paper. Place slices, one at a time on sugar mixture.
13. 13
    Roll into 5-inch rounds.
14. 14
    Sprinkle nuts on top and press gently.
15. 15
    Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
16. 16
    Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons sugar-cinnamon mixture.
17. 17
    Bake immediately in 400° oven for about 12 minutes.
18. 18
    Cool on wire rack.
19. 19
    Yield:
20. 20
    18.