Beaver Tails 
Makes 3 dozen

1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons white sugar
5 - 8 cups flour (1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 all-purpose)
fresh lemon juice
white sugar and ground cinnamon
                   
1. Dissolve 1 Tbl sugar and yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Set
   aside until creamy. 
2. In a large bowl, mix together oil, 2 1/3 cups water, salt,
   and 4 tablespoons sugar. Add yeast, and gradually mix
   in flour. Place dough in a buttered bowl, and turn to
   coat. Cover with a damp tea towel, and place in a warm
   place to rise for 1 1/2 hours. 
3. Form dough into balls about the size of eggs, then roll
   flat to making ovals about 1/4 inch thick. 
4. Heat oil to 350 degrees F in a deep fryer, pot, or electric
   frying pan. Fry beaver tails one at a time, until light
   brown on both sides. Place on paper towels to drain.
   Sprinkle with white sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice while
   still hot.