Description
These French Crullers are a delightful, airy twist on traditional doughnuts. Light and fluffy on the inside with a crispy, golden exterior, these sweet treats are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Making the Dough: In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter with water, salt, and sugar until combined. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Forming the Dough: Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until it forms a smooth ball of dough.
- Adding Eggs: Allow to cool slightly, then mix in eggs one at a time until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky.
- Piping the Dough: Pipe long strips onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Frying: Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry crullers for about three minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Glazing: Whisk powdered sugar with milk for the glaze; dip warm crullers into the glaze and let excess drip off.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruller
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Crullers, Doughnuts, Breakfast, Dessert, Sweet Treats
