Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of homemade French Crullers, a light and airy pastry that captures the essence of a Parisian café right in your kitchen. These golden-brown donuts feature a delicate crispy exterior and a soft, tender interior, all generously glazed for a sweet finish. Perfect for brunch or as an afternoon treat, they are surprisingly easy to make and sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp milk
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil. Stir until melted.
- Remove from heat; stir in flour until it forms a ball.
- Cool slightly and mix in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Pipe rings into hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for the glaze; drizzle over cooled crullers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruller (40g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg