Elephant Ears


1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. oleo
1/2 c. scalded milk
1 beaten egg yolk
3 tbsp. melted oleo
2 c. sugar
1 tbsp.+ 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts

Disslove yeast in 1/4 c. warm water.
Combine flour, 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar and salt.
Cut 1 c. oleo int flour mixture.
Combine milk, egg yolk and yeast mixture,
and add to flour mixture.
Chill for 2 hours. Turn out on floured board and knead.
Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
Roll out to 1/4 inch thick and brush with melted oleo.
Combine 2 cups sugar and cinnamon.
Sprinkle 1cup over dough.
Roll up jellyroll fashion. Cut into 1 inch slices.
Roll each piece on sugared surface to 1/8 inch thick.
Transfer to ungreased cookie sheet and
sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Bake for 15 minutes at 350°.
Makes approximately 2 dozen.