How to Make Erin's Canadian Fried Dough - A Step-by-Step Guide

Erin's Canadian Fried Dough, also known as beaver tails, is a classic Canadian treat enjoyed by people of all ages. This indulgent dessert is made by frying a sweet, yeasted dough until it's golden brown and crispy, and then topping it with an array of delicious toppings. Whether you're enjoying these at a summer fair, a winter festival, or making them at home, they are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

The origins of Canadian Fried Dough can be traced back to the 1800s when it was fi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • ¼ cup cinnamon sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 beaver tails

  • Place the milk, egg, salt, sugar, butter, flour, and yeast into a bread machine in that order. Start the machine's Dough cycle.
  • Once the dough cycle has completed, remove the dough from the bread machine to a lightly floured surface. Cover with a large mixing bowl, and let rest 10 to 15 minutes. Divide the dough into 10 balls, then flatten, and gently stretch into 8x6-inch ovals (a beaver tail shape.)
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook the dough one or two at a time in the hot oil until lightly browned on each side, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar to serve.
  • Nutrition

    290 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 201mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 93mg