Elephant ears or as they called it Mouse ears

2 C. Milk
5 T. Sugar
5 T. Shortening
2 T. Salt
2 envelope of active dry yeast
2 C. Warm water
6 C. Flour

Scaled milk add sugar, shortening and salt, cool until lukewarm.
Sprinkle yeast in warm water.
In a lg. bowl add 2 c. of milk mixture and 2 c. flour beat until smooth, stir in enough flour to make a stiff dough. Turn dough onto a slightly floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic about 8-10, place into a greased bowl turning to grease top. cover a bit, and cover rise in a warm place, and double in size about 1 hour.
Then divide in to 6-8 balls of dough roll out into shape of elephant ear.
Heat oil in a deep fryer, heat for about 5 on each side, sprinkle cinnamon and sugar and eat hot.