Beaver Tails

Name: Beaver Tails
Ingredients: 1/2 c warm water (110 F/45 C); 5 t active dry yeast; 1/3 c white sugar; 1 c warm milk (110 F/45 C); 1 1/2 t salt; 1 t vanilla; 3 eggs, beaten; 1/3 c vegetable oil; 5 c whole wheat flour; Vegetable oil for frying (must be at least 3 in./10 cm deep); Garnish; 2 c white sugar; 1/2 t ground cinnamon; 1/4 t ground cardamom; Lemon; Alternate Garnish; Maple butter - as much as you like - or can afford!; Chocolate syrup

18 ingredients

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Ingredients

1/2 c warm water (110 F/45 C)
5 t active dry yeast
1/3 c white sugar
1 c warm milk (110 F/45 C)
1 1/2 t salt
1 t vanilla
3 eggs, beaten
1/3 c vegetable oil
5 c whole wheat flour
Vegetable oil for frying (must be at least 3 in./10 cm deep)
Garnish
2 c white sugar
1/2 t ground cinnamon
1/4 t ground cardamom
Lemon
Alternate Garnish
Maple butter - as much as you like - or can afford!
Chocolate syrup

Directions

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