Indulge in the delicious Canadian treat of Maple Beaver Tails – fried dough pastries with a sweet maple glaze. These iconic pastries are a must-try for dessert lovers!
Author:nadia
Prep Time:20 minutes (plus 1 hour rising)
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 35 minutes
Yield:8 beaver tails 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Frying
Cuisine:Canadian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
1cup warm milk (about 110°F)
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/4cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
vegetable oil for frying
Maple Glaze:
1/4cup unsalted butter
1/2cup pure maple syrup
1cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
Instructions
Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add remaining sugar, salt, vanilla, egg, and melted butter. Mix well, then gradually stir in the flour until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise for 1 hour. Divide into 8 pieces, shape into ovals, and fry in oil until golden.
Maple Glaze: Melt butter, stir in maple syrup, remove from heat, and whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Brush over warm beaver tails.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh
Try topping with cinnamon sugar, chocolate hazelnut spread, or crushed candy