How to make Beaver Tails - A sweet Canadian treat

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: generic flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add a unique flavor.

toppings

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: store-bought sauces

Fresh fruit is a healthier topping option.

Heat milk, salt, sugar, and shortening in a saucepan over medium heat until shortening melts and sugar dissolves.

Turn off heat and let the mixture cool to 110 degrees.

Add yeast to the cooled mixture and let it sit until foamy and bubbly.

In a large bowl, make a well in the flour and pour in the yeast mixture.

Mix until combined and knead the dough until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rise for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to form beaver tail shapes.

Heat oil in a deep fryer until ready for frying.

Fry the dough pieces until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar topping.

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