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Cooking With KidsAn addictive Canadian classic featuring soft, airy yeast dough stretched into a signature wide tail shape and fried to a perfect golden hue. This pastry is served warm, enveloped in a crisp cinnamon-sugar coating with a refreshing hint of lemon that balances the sweetness and creates an exquisite textural harmony.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
1In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water, a big pinch of sugar and yeast. Allow to sit until frothy.
2Into the same bowl, add 1/2 cup sugar, warm milk, melted butter, eggs and salt, and whisk until combined.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1310
- Protein
- 17g
- Carbs
- 136.6g
Recommended Equipment & Products
Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To get that perfect long, flat shape, gently stretch the dough by hand from the center outward, ensuring an even thickness and that classic "tail" look before flash-frying. For an extra indulgent treat, spread some chocolate-hazelnut spread or dulce de leche over the warm pastry, then top with fresh banana slices or toasted coconut flakes that the kids will love.
Culinary reasoning
An addictive Canadian classic featuring soft, airy yeast dough stretched into a signature wide tail shape and fried to a perfect golden hue. This pastry is served warm, enveloped in a crisp cinnamon-sugar coating with a refreshing hint of lemon that balances the sweetness and creates an exquisite textural harmony.
