What are elephant ears made of?

Elephant ears are crispy, cinnamon-sugar fried bread confections!

What is the difference between Taro and elephant ears?

Taro can be distinguished from elephant ears by the attachment of the leaf from the petiole . In taro, the petiole attaches to the leaf several inches from the base of the 'V' of the leaf, while the petiole is attached directly at the base in elephant ears.

Why is elephant ear poisonous?

Poisonous Ingredient The harmful substances in elephant ear plants are: Oxalic acid . Asparagine, an amino acid found in this plant.

Is fried dough and funnel cake the same thing?

Fry bread is bubbly and chewy—sort of like pizza dough or puffy pita bread—while funnel cake is bumpy and takes on a layered shape, like a bundle of yarn . Both funnel cake and Indian fry bread make appearances at state fairs and carnivals.

Why is fried dough called elephant ears?

Not to be confused with funnel cakes, elephant ears also originated in America. Inspired by the fry bread of Native Americans, elephant ears get their name from their big, “ear”-like shape .

What is another name for elephant ears pastry?

Known by all kinds of names - palmiers, palm leaves, elephant ears and French hearts - these sweet French pastries are quick and super easy to make.

How to make costume elephant ears?

Make the Ears Cut two outer ears from light gray felt and two inner ears from white felt . Topstitch an inner ear to each outer ear, with the straight edges aligned and reversing one set. Fold the top of each ear down 2 inches. Align the folded straight edges and pin them in place.

What can you do with elephant ears?

Elephant ears can be grown as annuals, starting with new plants each year, or may be kept over the winter (most are hardy only to zone 8). Plants that have formed bulbs can be dug, dried and stored like cannas or dahlias after frost has killed the foliage. Illustris with other tender annuals.

Are elephant ears toxic to skin?

Are Elephant Ears Poisonous to Children. Elephant Ears are poisonous to children. Touching the stems or leaves can cause skin irritation and possibly a rash and itching . Eating the leaves, stems, or sap can cause a burning sensation in the mouth and throat and lead to swelling.

What is special about an elephant ear?

Their ears are responsible for regulating their temperature, which is called thermoregulation. Elephant ears are full of large blood vessels , which you can actually see on the back of their ears.

Are elephant ears cartilage?

collapses, or is broken, and results in a 'floppy' ear . This is not a serious condition and does not affect the. well-being of the animal.

How To Make Elephant Ears | Recipes (2024)

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Here’s an easy recipe on how to make Elephant Ears! Get the love and smell of the ears from the county fair right in your own kitchen!

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How To Make Elephant Ears

Remember going to the county fair and the FIRST thing you wanted to put in your mouth was Elephant Ears? Ah, yes! I absolutely love Elephant Ears and Churros. It’s no secret that we are foodies around here, and we totally dig food from the fair. However, the fair only comes around a few times per year. So, it was time to take matters into my own hands. Here’s my version of Elephant Ears. This is an easy recipe to show you how to make Elephant Ears!

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Elephant Ears Recipe

Ingredients for Elephant Ears:

1 1⁄2 tbs. of yeast
1 3⁄4 Cup of water + 1/8 cup water
5 tsp. sugar
3 tbs. vegetable oil
2 Cup flour + 2 1⁄2 cup flour
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
melted butter for brushing over the hot elephant ears
cinnamon & sugar mixture (1 cup of sugar & 2 tsp of cinnamon)
oil for frying
nonstick spray (optional)

Directions for Elephant Ears:

Dissolve the yeast in the 1 3⁄4 cupof water + 1/8 cup of water for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, stir in the sugar, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 2 cups of flour, salt, and cinnamon.

Mix well but don’t over mix.

Next, add in the other 2 1⁄2 cups of flour.

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Elephant Ears

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Cuisine: American

Servings: 10 -12 servings

Author: T Worthey

Ingredients

Ingredients:
1 1 ⁄2 tbs. of yeast
1 3 ⁄4 Cup of water + 1/8 Cup of water
5 tsp. sugar
3 tbs. vegetable oil
2 cup of flour + 2 1⁄2 cups of flour
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
melted butter for brushing over the hot elephant ears
cinnamon & sugar mixture 1 cup of sugar & 2 tsp of cinnamon
oil for frying
nonstick spray optional

Instructions

Directions
Dissolve the yeast in the 1 3⁄4 C. of water + 1/8 C. water for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, stir in the sugar, 3 vegetable oil, 2 cups of flour, salt and cinnamon. Mix well
but don't over mix.
Add in the other 2 1⁄2 C. of flour. The dough will be sticky and that is OK!
Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes and put back into the bowl. Cover with a towel for 40 minutes to
allow the dough to rise.
After 40 minutes heat about 2” of oil in large frying pan. Split the dough into 10-12 pieces and
flatten.
I rolled my pieces into balls and then flattened and stretched it out as much as I could
without ripping. You want to make them as thin as possible because they will puff up as soon as they hit the hot oil.
**I used the nonstick spray on my hands because the dough was sticky. 12 squirts of the non-stick spray and I could handle the dough a lot easier.
Fry the pieces one at a time in the hot oil for about 2-3 minutes – flipping once. Remove with
tongs and lay on paper towel. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon & sugar mixture.

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Original recipe posted 2015 | recipe updated 9/1/2020

How To Make Elephant Ears | Recipes (2024)