BeaverTails

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water, a big pinch of sugar and yeast. Allow to sit until frothy. Into the same bowl, add 1/2 cup sugar, warm milk, melted butter, eggs and salt, and whisk until combined. Place a dough hook on the mixer, add the flour with the machine on, until a smooth but slightly sticky dough forms. Place dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to proof for 1 1/2 hours. Cut dough into 12 pieces, and roll out into long oval-like shapes about 1/4 inch thick that resemble a beaver’s tail. In a large, deep pot, heat oil to 350 degrees. Gently place beaver