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French Crullers Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Description

French Crullers are light and airy French-style doughnuts made from choux pastry dough. These delightful treats are fried until golden and then dipped in a sweet glaze, making them perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside. Enjoy them as a classic breakfast pastry or a delicious dessert with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 1 1/4 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Butter (room temperature)
  • 4 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups Flour
  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 Egg whites

Glaze

  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Corn syrup
  • 2-3 tsp Hot water
  • 2 tsp Vanilla

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then add flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides and forms a dough that coats the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat.
  2. Cool and mix dough: Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-low speed until the dough cools slightly.
  3. Add eggs: With the mixer running, add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next, then add the egg whites. Continue mixing until the dough is smooth, glossy, and holds shape.
  4. Heat oil: In a large stockpot, heat 3-4 inches of oil to 375°F (190°C) for frying.
  5. Pipe dough circles: Cut parchment paper into 3-4 inch squares. Spoon dough into a piping bag fitted with a very large open star tip. Pipe 3-4 inch diameter rings onto each parchment square.
  6. Fry donuts: Place parchment squares with dough rings into hot oil. After a few seconds, carefully remove the parchment with tongs. Fry donuts for 2-3 minutes per side until caramel golden. Remove from oil and drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Repeat for remaining dough.
  7. Make glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Glaze the crullers: While donuts are still warm, dip each into the glaze, using a fork to turn and fully coat. Lift donut to let excess glaze drip back into bowl, then place on wire rack to dry.

Notes

  • Use a large star piping tip to achieve the classic French cruller ridges.
  • Maintain oil temperature around 375°F for even frying and perfect texture.
  • Remove parchment paper carefully after a few seconds in the hot oil to avoid burning.
  • Dip donuts warm to allow glaze to set smoothly.
  • Store glazed crullers loosely covered to keep crispness.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: French

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/french-crullers-recipe/