Elephant Ears

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   Grease cookie sheet.
3. 3
   Melt shortening and set aside.
4. 4
   Stir flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
5. 5
   Stir in milk and 3 tablespoons of melted shortening until soft dough forms.
6. 6
   Sprinkle a surface lightly with flour; turn dough onto the surface and knead 10 times. Roll dough into a 9 x 5-inch rectangle.
7. 7
   Brush with remaining melted shortening.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with mixture of 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon.
9. 9
   Roll dough up tightly, beginning at narrow end.
10. 10
    Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal.
11. 11
    Cut into 4 equal pieces with a sharp knife.
12. 12
    Place cut sides up on cookie sheet and pat each into a 6-inch circle.
13. 13
    Sprinkle with more sugar.
14. 14
    Bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
15. 15
    Remove to wire rack and let cool.
16. 16
    Makes 4 ears.