{"id":586,"date":"2009-07-20T08:55:16","date_gmt":"2009-07-20T12:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?p=586"},"modified":"2017-07-23T15:22:14","modified_gmt":"2017-07-23T19:22:14","slug":"making-elephant-ears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?p=586","title":{"rendered":"Making Elephant Ears"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/ekneeding.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"589\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?attachment_id=589\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/ekneeding.jpg?fit=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot S2 IS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1248044765&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;9.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Knead a few times\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/ekneeding.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/ekneeding.jpg?fit=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-589 size-medium\" title=\"Knead a few times\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/ekneeding.jpg?resize=225%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/ekneeding.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/ekneeding.jpg?resize=112%2C150&amp;ssl=1 112w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/ekneeding.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>At the fair, we wanted Elephant Ears. \u00a0We asked Momma for some Elephant Ears and she said, &#8220;We can make Elephant Ears at home.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Then we asked Daddy for some Cotton Candy. He looked at one store and it was too high a price. Then we walked through the horses and Daddy met us at the corner that turned into the gate and he had a big package of Cotton Candy. We <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/epouring.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"590\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?attachment_id=590\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/epouring.jpg?fit=544%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"544,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot S2 IS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1248044557&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Pour Milk mixture\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/epouring.jpg?fit=204%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/epouring.jpg?fit=544%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-590 size-medium\" title=\"Pour Milk mixture\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/epouring.jpg?resize=204%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/epouring.jpg?resize=204%2C300&amp;ssl=1 204w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/epouring.jpg?resize=102%2C150&amp;ssl=1 102w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/epouring.jpg?w=544&amp;ssl=1 544w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/><\/a>ate it in the car.It was good.<\/p>\n<p>I like to make the Elephant Ears. \u00a0It is fun.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the recipe we tried. \u00a0Adrian says, &#8220;It is good!&#8221; \u00a0Mark says, &#8220;Maybe if we added a little bit more sugar.&#8221; Audrey said, &#8220;I liked my ducky Elephant Ear.&#8221; (Her&#8217;s looked like a duck.) Momma said, &#8220;It is not quite right, maybe add half the salt-we omitted it- and a little more sugar. Some recipes say to brush the hot &#8220;ear&#8221; with butter before adding the cinnamon sugar. We will have to experiment.&#8221; \u00a0Daddy said, &#8220;No&#8221; when I asked if he liked his Elephant Ear \ud83d\ude42 .<\/p>\n<p><strong>Elephant Ear Recipe<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efrying.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"588\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?attachment_id=588\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efrying.jpg?fit=544%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"544,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot S2 IS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1248048724&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Fry them carefully\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efrying.jpg?fit=204%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efrying.jpg?fit=544%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-588 size-medium\" title=\"Fry them carefully\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efrying.jpg?resize=204%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efrying.jpg?resize=204%2C300&amp;ssl=1 204w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efrying.jpg?resize=102%2C150&amp;ssl=1 102w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efrying.jpg?w=544&amp;ssl=1 544w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups milk<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>2 Tablespoons sugar<\/li>\n<li>\u00a03\/8 cup butter<\/li>\n<li>1 Tablespoon yeast<\/li>\n<li>4 cups flour<\/li>\n<li>Oil for deep frying<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Powdered Sugar or cinnamon Sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine milk, salt, sugar and butter. Heat until\u00a0<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"591\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?attachment_id=591\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/erolling.jpg?fit=800%2C642&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,642\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot S2 IS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1248048191&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Roll out thin\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/erolling.jpg?fit=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/erolling.jpg?fit=660%2C530&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-591 size-medium\" title=\"Roll out thin\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/erolling.jpg?resize=300%2C240&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/erolling.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/erolling.jpg?resize=150%2C120&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/erolling.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>shortening melts and sugar dissolves. \u00a0Remove from\u00a0heat and cool until you can put your finger in it comfortably (or 110 degrees if you use a thermometer). Sprinkle in yeast and let sit until foamy.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in flour to make a dough. Knead until smooth, cover and let rise 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Heat one inch of oil in a large heavy skillet to 375 degrees.<\/li>\n<li><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"587\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?attachment_id=587\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efinished.jpg?fit=508%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"508,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot S2 IS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1248048738&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ready to eat!\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efinished.jpg?fit=190%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efinished.jpg?fit=508%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-587 size-medium alignright\" title=\"Ready to eat!\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efinished.jpg?resize=190%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efinished.jpg?resize=190%2C300&amp;ssl=1 190w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efinished.jpg?resize=95%2C150&amp;ssl=1 95w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/efinished.jpg?w=508&amp;ssl=1 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Roll out balls of dough into thin sheets. Put it in a pot with hot Canola oil. \u00a0Fry &#8220;ears&#8221; 1 to 2 minutes per side until puffed and golden.\u00a0 Drain on paper towels.<\/li>\n<li>Put sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and then you put it on the elephant ears. \u00a0Then you eat them after they cool down.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the fair, we wanted Elephant Ears. \u00a0We asked Momma for some Elephant Ears and she said, &#8220;We can make Elephant Ears at home.&#8221; Then we asked Daddy for some Cotton Candy. He looked at one store and it was too high a price. 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