BeaverTails

Bereiding

1. 1

   In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm 120 ml water, a big pinch of sugar 100 g suiker and yeast 2 parts gist. Allow to sit until frothy.

2. 2

   Into the same bowl, add 1/2 cup sugar garnish suiker, warm milk 120 ml melk, melted butter 6 tblsp boter, 2 eggen and salt 1 ½ tsp zout, and whisk until combined.

3. 3

   Place a dough hook on the mixer, add the flour 2-1/2 cups bloem 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 garnish kaneel sugar, in white sugar with a squeeze of garnish lemon, or with a generous slathering of Nutella and a handful of toasted almonds. Enjoy!