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Maple Beaver Tails

Beaver Tails are a Canadian delicacy I got to try on my most recent and first time visit to Canada! Picture freshly fried fluffy and crispy dough covered in your favorite glaze and toppings of choice. The maple sugar was my favorite so of course we have to recreate it at home!
Prep Time1 hour 25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Yields6 to 7 beaver tails
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Servings6 to 7 beaver tails

Ingredients

DOUGH

  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3/4 cup water, lukewarm
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, lukewarm
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • vegetable oil for frying

GLAZE

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions 

MAKE THE DOUGH

  1. To a large mixing bowl, add the warm water and milk. Sprinkle the instant yeast on top. Whisk together.
  2. In the same mixing bowl, add the sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt.
  3. Using a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment, mix until the dough comes together and then knead for 1 minute until soft and elastic. It shouldn't be too sticky or too dry.
  4. Oil a bowl with butter and transfer the dough. Cover it with saran wrap and then a towel. Place in a warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.

MAKE THE GLAZE

  1. Start by browning the butter.
  2. To a pan over medium heat, add the butter. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until it starts to bubble and then brown. Make sure not to cook it any further or it can burn. Transfer it to a bowl.
  3. In the same bowl, add vanilla extract, maple syrup, and powdered sugar. Combine together until smooth. Set aside.

FRYING AND ASSEMBLING

  1. Once the dough has doubled in size, divide into 6 to 7 equal sections and roll into balls. Oil your hands as necessary to prevent any sticking. You can also use flour but I prefer oil.
  2. Flatten each section into a long oval shape that is fairly thin.
  3. Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F.
  4. Once the oil is hot, add in the dough and fry 1 at a time or 2 if you have a large pan. Cook on one side until golden and bubbly and then flip over and let the other side get golden.
  5. Transfer to a wire rack to let any excess oil drip off. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
  6. After frying, brush the maple glaze on the top of the fried dough and optional, add a sprinkle of powdered sugar to enjoy warm!

Notes

  • Feel free to shape them as small or as big as you like. You can make them circular or oval shape, all are delicious!
  • If you have trouble transferring the dough over to the oil, just shape it on a greased piece of parchment paper and when you transfer it to the oil, the paper will lift right off.

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