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Homemade Beaver Tails

Cultural Context

Originating from Ottawa, Beaver Tails are a beloved Canadian pastry resembling the shape of a beaver's tail, often sold at fairs and festivals. Traditionally topped with sweet spreads and toppings, they are a symbol of Canadian street food culture. Today, variations can be found across Canada and beyond, with toppings ranging from classic cinnamon sugar to modern twists like fruit and chocolate.

CanadianCAdessert
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 teaspoons yeast
1 cup milk
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup melted butter
1 large egg
1/4 cup cinnamon sugar
1/2 cup Nutella
1/4 cup colorful candy pebbles
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup strawberry sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle coconut flavor.

Nutella

🥗Healthier: peanut butter

💰Cheaper: chocolate spread

Peanut butter is protein-rich and can be more affordable.

1

In a small bowl, combine the yeast, milk, lukewarm water, and a little sugar.

2

Let it sit for 5 minutes until foaming.

3

In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, and remaining sugar. Mix well.

4

Add the milk, melted butter, and egg to the flour mixture. Mix everything together.

5

Knead until you get a smooth soft dough.

6

Cover the dough and let it rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

7

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small portions.

8

Roll each piece into an oval shape just like a beaver's tail.

9

Heat oil in a pan and fry each piece on medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

10

Place them on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.

11

Brush with butter and coat with cinnamon sugar, or spread Nutella and colorful candy pebbles, or try cream cheese with strawberry sauce.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pindeep fryer or large potwhiskmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

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