CANADIAN TREAT BEAVER TAILS AIR FRYER

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.

Add 2.5 teaspoons of yeast and a pinch of sugar to a bowl with 1/4 cup of warm water (about 110°F) and let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of warm milk, 3 tablespoons of white sugar, 3/4 teaspoons of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, and 1 large egg (noting it has a double yolk).

Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the mixture and stir.

Gradually add 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture and mix for about 3-4 minutes until combined.

Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for about 30 minutes.

Prepare the coating by mixing 1/2 cup of sugar with 2 tablespoons of cinnamon.

After the dough has risen (about 45 minutes), punch it down and deflate it.

On a floured surface, cut pieces of dough and shape them into beaver tail forms by hand (aim for 10-12 pieces).

Spray the bottom of a flat pan with olive oil and place the shaped dough on it, spraying the tops with olive oil as well.

Set the air fryer to a temperature setting of 2.5 (between 2 and 3) and cook for about 10 minutes until golden brown, brushing the tops with an egg wash made from a scrambled egg and a tablespoon of water before cooking.

Let the beaver tails cool in the pan before plating.

Prepare a maple glaze by mixing powdered sugar, maple sugar, and a little heavy cream, then drizzle it over the cooled beaver tails.

Cooking Techniques

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