BeaverTails

• Water1/2 cup
• Yeast2 parts
• Sugar1/2 cup
• Milk1/2 cup
• Butter6 tblsp
• Eggs2
• Salt1 ½ tsp
• Flour2-1/2 cups
• Oilfor frying
• Lemongarnish
• Sugargarnish
• Cinnamongarnish

Instructions

1. 1

   In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water, a big pinch of sugar and yeast.

2. 2

   Allow to sit until frothy.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

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

7. 7

   In a large, deep pot, heat oil to 350 degrees.

8. 8

   Gently place beavertail dough into hot oil and cook for 30 to 45 seconds on each side until golden brown.

9. 9

   Drain on paper towels, and garnish as desired.

10. 10

    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.

11. 11

    Enjoy!