BuÑuelos (elephant ears)
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pack | Yeast, dry |
| 1 | cup | ;Water, warm |
| 2 | Egg; beaten | |
| 4 | cups | Flour |
| 6 | tablespoons | Sugar |
Directions
Soften yeast in warm water. Combine all ingredients except cinnamon sugar; mix well. Divide dough into 12 pieces. Let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each piece out on a lightly floured board. Using your hands, stretch each piece into a circular shape.
Heat vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet (cast iron is the best).
Place each circle of dough into the hot grease. Turn once; the surface will bubble and blister and should be lightly browned.
Place on absorbent paper toweling; immediately sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.