Maple Beaver Tails
Servings 7
Ingredients
- 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
For the glaze:
- 4 tablespoons browned unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Make the dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and milk. Sprinkle yeast on top and whisk.
- Add sugar, flour, and salt to the bowl.
- Using a stand mixer with a hook attachment, mix until the dough forms, then knead for 1 minute until soft and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a buttered bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Make the glaze:
- Brown the butter in a pan over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes until it bubbles and browns. Be careful not to burn it.
- Transfer the browned butter to a bowl and add vanilla extract, maple syrup, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and set aside.
Frying and assembling:
- Divide the risen dough into 6 to 7 equal balls and flatten each into a thin oval shape.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F.
- Fry the dough pieces until golden on both sides, then transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Brush the maple glaze on top of the fried dough and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- You can shape the dough into circles or ovals, depending on your preference.
- If you find it tricky to transfer the dough to the oil, shape it on greased parchment paper for easier handling.