Butter Tarts & Canadian Fried Pastry Classics | Le Dolci

Butter Tarts

Pastry

• 400g all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 210g cold butter

• 90-150ml cold water

Filling

• 60g softened butter

• 340g brown sugar

• 2 eggs, lightly whisked

• 2 tbsp corn syrup

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Pastry Instructions

1. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.

2. Grate the butter into the flour and toss to coat the butter with flour.

3. Drizzle in the cold water and toss with a fork until the water is absorbed. Bring the dough together and form into a disc. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Filling Instructions

1. Using a wooden spoon, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Stir in the eggs.

3. Add the corn syrup and vanilla.

4. Mix until smooth, being careful not to overmix. Overmixing can cause the filling to sink.

Assembly

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan. Silicone works best for this.

3. Remove the dough from the fridge and divide it into 12 pieces.

4. Roll each piece into a round large enough to cover the inside of the muffin tin.

5. Place the dough into the muffin tin, gathering and pinching any excess dough at the top.

6. Pour the filling evenly into each tin, using all of the filling.

7. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, until the crust is golden and the centers are bubbling.

Le Dolci’s Canadian-Inspired Fried Pastry

Inspired by the Canadian pastry tradition associated with BeaverTails®, this is Le Dolci’s own take on a beloved Canadian-style fried pastry.

Ingredients

• 170g warm milk

• 8g active dry yeast

• 30g sugar

• 1 egg

• 30g melted butter

• 1/2 tsp vanilla

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 300-350g flour

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 tsp cinnamon

Directions

1. In a mixer bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let rest for 5 minutes or until foamy.

2. Add the egg, butter, vanilla, salt, and sugar, then mix.

3. Add the flour and knead for 8-10 minutes, until a soft dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

4. Allow the dough to rest for 1 hour at room temperature.

5. Divide the dough into 6 pieces, approximately 100g each. Form each piece into an elongated oval and let rest for 15-20 minutes.

6. Heat flavourless oil in a deep pot or deep fryer to 350°F.

7. Carefully fry each pastry for approximately 1-2 minutes per side, until golden.

8. Immediately coat with the cinnamon sugar mixture or add your favourite toppings.

A Little Canadian Baking Inspiration 🍁

This recipe is Le Dolci’s own interpretation of a Canadian-inspired fried pastry, created to celebrate the country’s love of fun, shareable treats. BeaverTails® is a registered trademark of BeaverTails Canada Inc., and this recipe is not an official BeaverTails® recipe or product.