BeaverTails (Canadian Deep-Fried Pastry)

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.

Add warm water, instant yeast, and a pinch of sugar to a stand mixer.

Let the yeast bloom until frothy.

Add warm milk, white sugar, melted butter, 2 large eggs, and salt to the mixer.

Blend the wet ingredients until smooth using a paddle attachment.

Add whole wheat flour to the mixture and mix until a sticky dough forms.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise for about 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and cut into 12 equal pieces.

Roll each piece into an oblong shape resembling a beaver tail.

Heat canola oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the dough pieces for 30 to 45 seconds on each side until golden and puffed up.

Remove the fried beaver tails and drain on paper towels.

Top with cinnamon sugar by shaking in a bag while hot.

Spread Nutella on top of the beaver tails.

Top one with white chocolate ganache and crushed mini eggs.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens