BeaverTails - Advanced Recipe | Cook Time 120 min

• •1/2 cup Water
• •2 parts Yeast
• •1/2 cup Sugar
• •1/2 cup Milk
• •6 tblsp Butter
• •2 Eggs
• •1 ½ tsp Salt
• •2-1/2 cups Flour
• •for frying Oil
• •garnish Lemon
• •garnish Sugar
• •garnish Cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water, a big pinch of sugar and yeast. Allow to sit until frothy.

2. 2

   Into the same bowl, add 1/2 cup sugar, warm milk, melted butter, eggs and salt, and whisk until combined.

3. 3

   Place a dough hook on the mixer, add the flour with the machine on, until a smooth but slightly sticky dough forms.

4. 4

   Place dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to proof for 1 1/2 hours.

5. 5

   Cut dough into 12 pieces, and roll out into long oval-like shapes about 1/4 inch thick that resemble a beaver’s tail.

6. 6

   In a large, deep pot, heat oil to 350 degrees. Gently place beavertail dough into hot oil and cook for 30 to 45 seconds on each side until golden brown.

7. 7

   Drain on paper towels, and garnish as desired. Toss in cinnamon sugar, in white sugar with a squeeze of lemon, or with a generous slathering of Nutella and a handful of toasted almonds. Enjoy!

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