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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
1 cup water
2 teaspoons yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour

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: 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

Combine water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl.

2

Add a bit of vanilla and whisk the mixture.

3

Slowly incorporate all-purpose flour until the dough comes together.

4

Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

5

After resting, slice the dough into segments.

6

Make dough balls and flatten them out to the shape of a beaver tail.

7

Carefully score the flattened dough to resemble a beaver tail.

8

Preheat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for frying.

9

Fry the beaver tails until golden brown, monitoring closely to prevent burning.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Equipment Needed

large bowlrolling pindeep fryerlarge potpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Beaver TailsBeaverTails

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