Description
French crullers are a delightful pastry that will elevate your breakfast or dessert table! These light, airy treats are made from choux pastry dough, fried to golden perfection, and finished with a sweet glaze. With their delicate texture and subtle hints of vanilla, each cruller promises a delicious experience. Perfect for any occasion, these versatile pastries can be enjoyed plain or customized with various toppings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir until melted and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Quickly stir in flour and baking powder until it forms a cohesive dough ball that pulls away from the pan sides. Allow to cool slightly.
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing vigorously until smooth and glossy.
- Transfer dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe rings onto parchment paper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350?F (175?C). Fry crullers in batches until golden brown on both sides.
- Dip warm crullers into your favorite glaze and let set on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg