Canadian Doughnuts

Yeast Bread - Bread

If you ever visited Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, in the winter months on the Rideau Canal, which is the longest skating rink in the world, they serve 'Beaver Tails,' a sweet pastry that is essentially a flat doughnut with sugar on top. I could not get the authentic recipe since it is their trade secret, but I created a replica of what they serve.

Brief

Servings: 36

Yield: 3 dozen

Canadian Doughnuts

Ingredients

1 tablespoon white sugar

½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

¼ cup vegetable oil

2 ⅓ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

1 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons white sugar

4 cups all-purpose flour

4 cups whole wheat flour

1 tablespoon lemon juice

3 tablespoons white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Miriam's Not-So-Secret Challah

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar and yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Set aside until creamy.

Step 2

In a large bowl mix together oil 2-1/3 cups water salt and 4 tablespoons sugar. Add yeast and gradually mix in flour. Place dough in a buttered bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a damp tea towel and place in a warm place to rise for 1-1/2 hours.

Step 3

Form dough into balls about the size of eggs then roll flat to make ovals about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 4

Heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep fryer pot or electric frying pan. Fry doughnuts one at a time until light brown on both sides. Place on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with white sugar cinnamon and lemon juice while still hot.

Nutritional Information

Canadian Doughnuts

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 121.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.4g 7%

Carbohydrates: 23.3g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 2.9g

Fat: 1.9g 3%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1.5IU

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 39.1mcg 10%

Calcium: 8.1mg 1%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 22mg 8%

Potassium: 76.6mg 2%

Sodium: 66.3mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 17.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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