Persian Elephant ear Cookies (nane Goosh Feel)

Beat egg yolks and white and combine with rose water, milk and, cardamom. Gradually stir in enough flour to make a soft dough, turn dough out on a lightly floured board, and knead until firm, smooth, and glossy. Cover and let stand for 2 hours. Divide into balls the size of small walnuts. Then with a rolling pin roll each ball out as thin as paper 3 inches in diameter and cut into rounds. With the fingers gather one side of the round and press dough together into a tiny handle 1/3 inch in length and thickness. The remainder of the circle should flare out like an elephant's ear. The round may be cut in half, if desired, and the diameter edge of each half circle gathered together so that the cookie resembles a Chinese fan. Place the cookies on a cooky sheet and keep them covered with a towel to prevent them from drying. When all the dough is fashioned into "fans" or "ears", heat oil to a depth of about 1 inch in a shallow frying pan to 3750. Fry the cookies a few at a time in the hot oil for about 30 seconds on one side, then turn and fry the other. They should not be allowed to brown much. Remove and drain on absorbent paper. While still warm, sprinkle generously with confectioners' sugar. Store in a tightly closed container in a dry place.