""If you have ever been in Canada, especially Ottawa, Ontario, we have a pastry called BeaverTails® -- a whole-wheat pastry, fried and covered in an assortment of goodies. The Indians originally made these, but they were called pigs' ears. Over the years I have perfected the recipe to the point where I and my friends no longer go out to get them. I just make 'em at home! Enjoy, EH!"..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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5 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1 pinch white sugar
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1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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1/3 cup white sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 beaten eggs
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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5 cups whole-wheat flour, divided
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1 quart vegetable oil for frying
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2 cups white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste