Elephant Ears

Directions

1. 1
   Heat together, but don't boil the milk, sugar and shortening, until shortening is melted.
2. 2
   Cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Add yeast and stir until dissolved.
4. 4
   Stir in flour, 2 cups at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
5. 5
   Put in greased bowl; cover with damp cloth and let rise until double, about 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Dust hands with flour; pinch off pieces of dough about the size of a golf ball.
7. 7
   Stretch each ball into a thin 6 to 8-inch circle.
8. 8
   Have oil at 350°.
9. 9
   Drop stretched dough, one at a time, in the hot oil and fry until it rises to the surface; turn and fry the other side until light brown.
10. 10
    Drain on absorbent paper and sprinkle generously with sugar mixture.