Description
Indulge in the light, airy delight of homemade French Crullers. With their golden-brown exterior and sweet glaze, these donuts are perfect for brunch or an afternoon treat. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings. Enjoy a flavor explosion in every bite that will transport you to donut paradise!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt over medium heat until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in flour until fully incorporated.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe rings onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- While cooling on a wire rack, whisk together powdered sugar and milk for the glaze. Dip cooled crullers into glaze and let them set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg