Snack

BeaverTails

Name: BeaverTails
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 125 min
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water, warm; 2 parts yeast; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup milk, warm; 6 tblsp butter, melted; 2 eggs; 1 ½ tsp salt; 2-1/2 cups flour; oil, for frying, for frying; lemon, for garnish; squeezed if using, garnish; sugar, for garnish, garnish; cinnamon, for garnish, garnish; Nutella, for garnish, as desired; almonds, toasted; for garnish, as desired

Canadian fried yeast dough pastries shaped like beaver tails and finished with sweet toppings.

2 hr 5 min
330 kcal
Vegetarian
Canadian
Dessert

Mellowpan tip: Makes 12 servings, plenty to share.

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Ingredients

For 12 servings

Steps

Step 1:
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water, a big pinch of sugar, and yeast.
Step 2:
Allow the mixture to sit until frothy.
Step 3:
Into the same bowl, add 1/2 cup sugar, warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and salt.
Step 4:
Whisk until combined.
Step 5:
Place a dough hook on the mixer.
Step 6:
Add the flour with the machine on until a smooth but slightly sticky dough forms.
Step 7:
Place the dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to proof for 1 1/2 hours.
2 h
Step 8:
Cut the dough into 12 pieces.
Step 9:
Roll the pieces into long oval-like shapes about 1/4 inch thick that resemble a beaver’s tail.
Step 10:
In a large, deep pot, heat oil to 350 degrees.
Step 11:
Gently place BeaverTail dough into the hot oil and cook for 30 to 45 seconds on each side until golden brown.
Step 12:
Drain on paper towels.
Step 13:
Garnish as desired.
Step 14:
Toss in cinnamon sugar, in white sugar with a squeeze of lemon, or with a generous slathering of Nutella and a handful of toasted almonds.
Step 15:
Enjoy!