Beavertails are a classic favourite Canadian dessert that are traditionally served coated in lots of cinnamon and sugar. Despite this, there are endless flavor variations and combinations for beavertails including chocolate banana, smores, chocolate peanut butter and apple pie. This is the perfect sweet treat if you are looking for an easy dessert to make and enjoy.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Rising Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 tsp instant or dry active yeast
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup warm water, about 110°F, or warm to the touch
1/2 cup warm milk, about 110°F, or warm to the touch
2 tbsp melted butter
3 tbsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 egg
3 tbsp vegetable oil, or other neutral cooking oil
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1 cup oil, for frying
Coating
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
On a large plate, combine the coating ingredients (sugar and cinnamon), set aside. Grease a large bowl with oil or cooking spray, set aside.
In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the a dough hook, stir together the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in the warm milk, sugar, butter, salt, vanilla, egg, and oil.
Gradually add in the flour 1/2 cup at at time. Mix and scrap down the sides of the bowl after each addition. After all the flour has been added in, mix until a smooth dough ball forms.
Place the dough ball in the greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, approximately 30-45 minutes.
Place the risen dough on a floured flat surface (ex. kitchen counter) gently deflate and flatten into a rectangle. Cut the dough into 8 even pieces. Shape each piece into a thin oval (beaver tail shape). Use a sharp knife to carefully score the top of the beaver tails to create small square sections (to replicate a beaver tail).
Place the shaped beaver tails on a floured cookie sheet and cover with a lint free towel. Set aside to rise 10 minutes.
In a large skillet or deep pot, heat enough oil to come 2" up the sides on medium-high heat.
Working in batches, fry the beaver tails 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove from the oil, drain on a paper towel and then immediately dip in the cinnamon sugar mix. Set on a cooling rack to cool. Repeat with all beaver tails.
Serve warm and enjoy!
- Amberle Lim - Canada
Recipe Link: https://fedbysab.com/beaver-tails/