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A beloved Canadian street food, these deep-fried pastries are dusted with sugar and often served with a hint of vanilla, creating a crispy, golden treat perfect for dessert or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 10 g powdered sugar (or regular sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 200 g flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 pinches of salt
  • 200 ml warm water
  • Fresh yeast (about 15 g)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the fresh yeast into the warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it starts to bubble.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients along with the vanilla extract. Mix until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
  4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes soft and elastic.
  5. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  6. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.
  8. Cut the dough into oval shapes (resembling beaver tails).
  9. Fry the dough pieces in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes.
  10. Remove the pastries from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  11. Dust the warm queues de castor with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For added flavor, you can drizzle the queues de castor with chocolate or maple syrup.
  • If you don’t have fresh yeast, you can substitute it with dry yeast (about 7g).
  • Make sure to fry in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.

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