Elephant Ears

Preparation : In a saucepan combine milk, salt and shortening and heat until shortening is melted. Do not let mixture boil. Cool mixture to a lukewarm. Add yeast and stir until dissolved. Stir in flour two cups at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Put in a greased bowl, cover with damp cloth and let rise until double. Pinch off pieces of dough about the size of a golf ball. Stretch each piece into a thin 6-8 inch circle. Fry one at a time in oil, heated to 350~F. until dough rises to surface. Turn and fry on other side until light brown. Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with sugar mixture. SUGAR MIXTURE: 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon