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Beaver Tails

Canadian Classic Dish: Beaver Tail

Beaver Tails, the now-iconic Canadian pastry, didn’t have to flap very hard to become a classic treat, available in chains, farmers' markets and home kitchens across the country.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Preparation: Pan Fry
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Gabby Peyton

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp sugar, divided
  • 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • canola oil, for cooking
  • cinnamon sugar, for rolling *
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Instructions

  • In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar, yeast and warm milk. Give it a quick whisk, cover and leave for about 5 minutes, until the mixture starts to foam.
  • Add the flour, remaining 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla and salt to yeast mixture. Knead on low for 7-8 minutes until a sticky dough forms.
  • Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or nonstick spray. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it to coat all sides in the oil. Cover with a tea towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 1 to 2 hours, until it has doubled in size.
  • Remove dough from the bowl and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a ball. Roll balls into an oval with a rolling pin. Cover and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat an inch or two of oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C). Fry the beaver tails, one at a time, for a minute or two per side, until golden.
  • Transfer to a cooling sheet placed on a sheet pan, then douse with cinnamon sugar while still warm.

Notes

To make cinnamon sugar, mix 1/2 cup (125 mL) of granulated white sugar with 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of ground cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts
Canadian Classic Dish: Beaver Tail
Serving Size
 
1 Beaver tail
Amount per Serving
Calories
237
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
151
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
80
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.