Fried Beavertails?

What’s in a name?

Well, when you are talking about Fried BeaverTails, the name really drums up images of something so different from the actual treat.  What are fried beavertails?  A Fried beavertail is a fried dough treat that is enjoyed mostly in Canada.  They can be covered in a wide array of different toppings.  Of course no actual beaver is used in the making of fried beavertails.

Recently, someone suggested that I made fried beavertails for my Youtube channel.  I have never had an official fried beavertail since they originate from Ottawa, Cananda and I have never gotten the opportunity to visit.  

Usually when I recreate a recipe I have tried the finished product before.  So this was a first for me.  But I am always up for a challenge.  Now, I don’t know if my version of fried beavertails taste exactly like the official ones but they do taste good.

Here is what you will need to make these:

Ingredients:

     - 1/2 cup warm water

     - 5 teaspoons dry yeast

     - pinch of sugar

     - 1 cup warm milk

     - 1/3 cup sugar

     - 1 1/2 teaspoon salt

     - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

     - 2 large eggs

     - 1/3 cup oil

     - 4-5 cups flour

     - sugar and cinnamon for coating

Directions:

1. In a large bowl add the warm water.  Then add yeast and a pinch of sugar.  Stir a little and let sit until it foams up (about 5 minutes).
2. Now add sugar, salt, vanilla extract, eggs, warm milk and oil.  Mix until well combined.
3. Slowly mix in flour until it is next to impossible to mix with a spoon.
4. Turn out dough onto a floured surface and kneed. 
5. When the dough is no longer sticky to the touch, add some oil to a bowl and place the dough in and cover.  Let sit until it doubles in size (45 minutes). 
6. Release air from the dough.  Pinch off about 2 inches of the dough and roll out into flat oval pieces.  Keep dough covered while rolling out the pieces.  
7. In a pot, bring oil to temperature.  Drop in 2 beavertails in at a time.  After 1 minute, flip. Drain on paper towels.  
8. While the beavertails are still warm, place in a plastic bag filled with cinnamon and sugar.  Shake until well covered.  
9. Dress it up with chocolate and bananas or any topping of your choice. 

I hope you enjoyed this recipe and decide to make it for yourself.  If you would like to see step-by-step how I made these, watch here:

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