Canadian Doughnuts Recipe
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Canadian Doughnuts

By: Carol  
"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 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."

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 1/3 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

Directions

  1. Dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar and yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Set aside until creamy.
  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.
  3. Form dough into balls about the size of eggs, then roll flat to make ovals about 1/4 inch thick.
  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 open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 121 | Total Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2003 by DEBIRDIE 
As a Canadian I have NEVER heard these called "Canadian Doughnuts" -- they are BEAVER TAILS... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2003 by TLAU 
The first time I have this doughnuts was in a farm fair in Ancaster. They called it "Elephant... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2003 by SPYMISTRESS 
PLEASE! Although they are LIKE doughnuts, these are called: "Beaver Tails", not "Canadian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2003 by FR. KEVIN 
Just like I use to have as a child.. wonderful a variation on a recipe my Grandmother... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by Kate R 
These are delicious - brought back fond memories of a skiing holiday in the Rockies! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2003 by SUCCESSB440 
Excellent! I made these when I had lots of kids over and these doughnuts went so fast! I now... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2005 by LEAH B STEWART 
These are good and VERY easy. I make half the recipe and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2008 by achet 
they are excellent! we are going to use them for many diffrent dish ideas. easy to make to. i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by SHORTCUTCOOK 
I tried this one but not the other one yet. It makes a lot of Beaver tails ... regardless of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2005 by Island Girl 
Great but I've had better! The whole wheat adds more sweetness to the dough. MORE

 
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