Description
Maple Beaver Tails are a classic Canadian dessert featuring crispy, golden-fried dough topped with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with pure maple syrup. This indulgent treat combines soft, chewy interiors with a sweet, aromatic coating, perfect for a comforting snack or festive celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk, 110°F
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
Frying and Topping:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is activated.
- Make Dough: Add the egg, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until combined. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Let Dough Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape Dough: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into an oval shape about 1/4 inch thick.
- Prepare Oil and Fry: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Carefully fry each piece of dough for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain: Remove the fried dough from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Season Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture generously over the warm fried beaver tails.
- Drizzle Syrup and Serve: Drizzle each beaver tail with the pure maple syrup just before serving for that signature sweet finish.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, spread a thin layer of butter on each beaver tail before applying the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Try using maple butter or maple cream as alternative toppings for richer flavor.
- Ensure the oil temperature is consistently maintained at 350°F to achieve the perfect crispiness without absorbing too much oil.
- Be cautious when frying to avoid overcrowding the pan and lowering the oil temperature.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
