Description
French crullers are delightful, light pastries that melt in your mouth. With their airy texture and sweet glaze, they bring a touch of French café charm right to your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any occasion that calls for a special treat, these easy-to-make donuts will leave everyone asking for seconds. Indulge in the warmth of homemade crullers that are sure to elevate your dessert experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil until the butter melts.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in flour until a smooth ball forms.
- Let cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until dough is shiny.
- Pipe rings onto parchment-lined baking sheets using a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry crullers for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Dip warm crullers into the glaze before placing on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruller (45g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg