Elephant Ears

2 packages yeast

1/2 cup warm water

2 cups milk -- warmed

5 teaspoons oil

2 teaspoons salt

5 teaspoons sugar

8 cups flour

oil for frying

Mix all ingredients well, and let dough rise for 40 minutes. Punch down and refrigerate until chilled. Break off into walnut size balls and flatten out dough into large circle. Deep fry in 1 1/2 inch oil on both sides, drain on paper towel. Dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar.