How to make good elephant ears?

my mom is trying to make them, but she doesnt have yeast, though she did find a recipe that didnt include yeast and we just made them, and they came out more like cinnamon rolls rather than elephant ears, they were also small. what is the best way for my mom to make them without frying them, would prefer baking, and without yeast?

How to make good elephant ears?
Elephant Ears


Popular at outdoor fairs and amusement parks this treat is often topped with cinnamon, ice cream, lemon, apple pie filling and more. This recipe is modified a bit- it is baked and not fried- so lower in fat than the original, fried elephant ear.





1/4 Cup butter, melted


1 Cup flour


3 tbsp. sugar


1/2 tsp. salt


1/2 tsp. baking powder


1/3 c. milk


3 tbsp. sugar


1 tsp. cinnamon


Sugar





1. Stir flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in bowl.





2. Add milk and 2 Tbps. of the melted butter and stir until until dough forms.





3. Knead dough 10-12 times on a lightly floured surface. Roll dough into a rectangle, about 9 x 5 inch.





4. Brush with remaining butter, using a pastry brush. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon mixture.





5. Roll up tightly, jelly roll style. Pinch edges of dough into roll to seal. Cut into 4 equal pieces.





Place cut sides up on cookie sheet, then pat down so they are 6 inches across. Sprinkle with more sugar.





Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees.





Makes 4 elephant ears.
Reply:Palmiers (Elephant Ears) Recipe





Ingredients


Lots of granulated sugar


Puff pastry


Parchment Paper (aka baking paper) or a Silpat baking mat


Method


1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of sugar over your workstation. Roll out the puff pastry to about 10X12 inches. Sprinkle another 1/4 cup of sugar (and spices if using) over the dough.





2 Roll up the left vertical side inward, stopping in the middle of the dough. Roll up the right side of the dough. The two rolls should be meeting at the middle and touching. Press the two sides together gently and let the dough chill in the fridge for at least half an hour. Repeat with any more puff pastry you may have.





3 Starting at one end, cut off pieces of the log, in slices about 1/2 inch in thickness. Lightly sprinkle sugar onto each side. Pinch and press the sides of the two rolls together to ensure that they don't unroll during baking. Place on large parchment lined baking sheets, or a baking sheet lined with a Silpat. They will increase size dramatically, so leave plenty of room between each cookie and only bake a dozen at a time.





4 Set the tray in the middle of the oven. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the sugar has caramelized. Allow them to cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy.
Reply:Here is a recipe I have had for years. It is good.


Enjoy!





Elephant Ears





1/4C. Butter


1 C. Flour


3 Tbsp. Sugar


1/2 tsp. Baking Powder


1/2 tsp. Salt


1/3 C. Milk


3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar, packed


1 tsp. Cinnamon





Preheat oven to 400 degrees.


Place butter in glass dish. Cover and melt in microwave for 1 minute on low


heat.


In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, Baking Powder and salt. Mix with hand.


Stir in 3 Tbsp. Butter and Milk. Stir until you have smooth dough.


On floured board, pat into rectangle. Brush with remaining butter.


Combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle on rectangle. Roll up the rectangle tightly, pinch to seal. Cut roll into 4 pieces. Place 4 pieces on baking sheet. Flatten each piece with your hand.





Bake 10-12 minutes.