Erin's Canadian Fried Dough Recipe

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Feb 07, 2011

This is a FANTASTIC recipe. The secret to make it perfect is: Form and freeze the dough pieces about half the size as you want the final piece. When you thaw them to room temp and let them rest a few minutes they'll stretch very very thin. Family rating is "Better than the beach!"- the ultimate compliment. Thank you Erin.

—DonnaVachon

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Sep 13, 2010

Very good and they are just like the Great Canadian Beaver tail that you get in Ottawa on the Rideau canal. My boys and their friends gobbled them up fresh - really, the only way to eat them. My only comment is to make sure you stretch them nice and thin. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top when they are hot and then sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon. Yum! Thanks for the recipe. Give it a try!

—casserdo

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8 Ratings

Aug 17, 2010

EH! As an Ottawa native these are the best homemade i have ever had! i like these better than rightt on the Canal because they don't freeze up as fast! a great variation for this shape is the make balls and gently drop them into the oil then roll in the cinn~sugar mix before cooling. as a beaver tail you can be creative with the toppings as well, i have seen pretty much everything for sweet to savoury (and sometimes gross!) be inventive and have fun! enjoy these around a campfire or around a local rink!

—SYLVIETOROK-NAGY

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Nov 21, 2011

Really wonderful! I made these with my Home Ec class and they were a HIT! As our deep fryer is a smaller 'home' one, this batch made more than 10. The key is knowing how thick to make them so that they are true to those found on the Rideau Canal. Awesome!

—vsnewltr

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Jul 25, 2012

Perfect just like at country fairs. My kids like butter, cinnamon and sugar, and conf. sugar. WTH how many times does one have such a treat! Make sure oil is perfect temp and each side does not take long at all.

—AuntE

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Sep 20, 2012

Sooooooooooooo good. Def the recipe I will use from here on out!

—brittanymoore

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Mar 24, 2013

Perfect fried dough! Will definitely make again!

—Afdelv09

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Nutrition

Calories
290 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
41 g
13%

Cholesterol
26 mg
9%

Fat
11.3 g
17%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
5.8 g
12%

Sodium
201 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Erin's Canadian Fried Dough

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 290
Calories from Fat: 102

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3g 17 %
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12 %
Cholesterol 26mg 9 %
Sodium 201mg 8 %
Potassium 93mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 41g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 5.8g 12 %
** Sugars 5g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 20 %
Thiamin 34 %
Niacin 29 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 47 %

* 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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.