Canadian Beaver Tails

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, stir together the warm milk, warm water, instant yeast, and sugar.

2. 2

   Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and let it sit for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   In another mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the melted butter, egg, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix for 8 minutes until fully incorporated.

4. 4

   Transfer the dough into a butter-greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

5. 5

   Sprinkle flour on the surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle shape.

6. 6

   Cut the dough into 8 pieces and shape each piece like a beaver tail.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each side of the beaver tails for 4 minutes or until golden brown.

8. 8

   Set aside to cool. Decorate with your desired toppings, such as brown sugar and cinnamon, or Nutella and sliced banana.