Elephant Ears

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and set aside.
2. 2
   Mix together flour, sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Cut in butter.
4. 4
   Combine egg, milk and yeast.
5. 5
   Add to dough, mixing well.
6. 6
   Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
7. 7
   Turn dough onto lightly floured board.
8. 8
   Punch down.
9. 9
   Cover with a towel.
10. 10
    Let rest 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Roll to a 10 x 18-inch rectangle.
12. 12
    Spread with 2 tablespoons butter.
13. 13
    Combine sugar and cinnamon.
14. 14
    Sprinkle 1/2 cup over dough.
15. 15
    Roll up as a jelly roll. Seal edges and cut in 1-inch slices.
16. 16
    Dip slices, one at a time, in remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
17. 17
    Roll out into 18 (5-inch) rounds.
18. 18
    Sprinkle with a few nuts, pressing in gently.
19. 19
    Place on ungreased cookie sheets, brush with butter and sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon sugar mix.
20. 20
    Bake at 400° for 12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
21. 21
    Makes 18.