Description
French Crullers are a delightful treat that combines a light, airy texture with a sweet, glossy glaze. These doughnuts are crispy on the outside and soft within, making them perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. With their unique shape and customizable flavors, French Crullers are sure to impress at any gathering. Follow this easy recipe to create your own batch of these magical pastries at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup cold water
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4–6 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a gentle boil until melted. Stir in sugar and salt, then remove from heat.
- Mix in flour: Add flour all at once while stirring vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the pan.
- Incorporate eggs: Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
- Pipe crullers: Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe cruller shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry crullers for about two minutes per side until golden brown.
- Glaze: Drain excess oil and dip crullers in prepared glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruller (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg