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Beavertails

Cultural Context

Originating in Canada, Beavertails are a beloved street food, particularly popular at fairs and winter festivals. Named for their unique shape resembling a beaver's tail, these fried pastries are often topped with sweet ingredients like cinnamon sugar or chocolate. Today, they are enjoyed across Canada and have inspired variations worldwide, showcasing local flavors and toppings.

CanadianCAdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 cups all-purpose flour
water
sugar
a pinch of salt
butter
2 eggs
cinnamon
icing sugar

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: none

Honey provides natural sweetness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: none

Almond milk is a dairy-free alternative.

1

Add 5 cups of flour and a pinch of salt to a bowl.

2

Measure out water and let it sit to cool down to lukewarm.

3

Add sugar to the flour mixture.

4

Add melted butter and 2 eggs to the mixture.

5

Mix until a dough forms, adjusting with more flour if too sticky.

6

Cover the dough and let it rise for about 1 hour.

7

After rising, take a small ball of dough to test fry.

8

Heat oil to 200°F and fry the dough until golden brown.

9

Sprinkle with cinnamon and icing sugar.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Equipment Needed

bowlfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Beaver TailsBeaverTails

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