Maple Beaver Tails

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Maple Beaver Tails

Prep Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 7
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

**Dough:**
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3/4 cup lukewarm water
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
  • Vegetable oil for frying
**Glaze:**
  • 4 tablespoons browned unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

**Make the Dough:**
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and milk. Sprinkle the instant yeast over it and whisk.
  2. Add sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt to the bowl.
  3. Using a stand mixer with the hook attachment, mix until the dough forms, then knead for about 1 minute until soft and elastic. It should not be too sticky or dry.
  4. Grease a bowl with butter, place the dough inside, cover with plastic wrap and a towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
**Make the Glaze:**
  1. Brown the butter in a pan over medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
  2. Transfer the browned butter to a bowl and add vanilla extract, maple syrup, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
**Frying and Assembling:**
  1. Once the dough has risen, divide it into 6 to 7 equal sections and shape them into balls, greasing your hands as needed.
  2. Flatten each section into a thin, oval shape.
  3. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F.
  4. Fry the dough pieces one at a time (or two if your pan allows) until both sides turn golden.
  5. Transfer the fried dough to a wire rack to drain any excess oil.
  6. After frying, brush the maple glaze on top of the dough and optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Enjoy them warm!

Notes

  • Shape the dough as small or large as you prefer, either circular or oval.
  • If transferring the dough to the oil is tricky, shape it on greased parchment paper; it will lift off easily when transferring to the oil.

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