Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup warm water, (or as needed)
- Neutral oil, for frying
- 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually incorporate the warm water, adding only as much as needed to create a soft dough—possibly less than a full cup.
- Cover the dough with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it into 6 equal pieces and roll each piece into a circle about 1/2-inch thick.
- Heat about 3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 390°F. Fry each dough circle for about 1 minute on each side until they are golden brown.
- Remove the fried dough from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. While the dough is still warm, lightly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over each piece.
- Serve the elephant ears warm and enjoy immediately.