Description
French crullers are airy, delightful pastries that melt in your mouth with every bite. These charming doughnuts, glazed to perfection, are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack any time of day. With a light texture and a hint of vanilla flavor, this simple recipe invites bakers of all levels to create their own taste of Paris right at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glazing)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a saucepan, melt butter with sugar and milk over low heat. Let cool slightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add the butter mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix well and incorporate eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla until smooth.
- Pipe Crullers: Use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to pipe rings onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry crullers until golden brown on both sides (about 2 minutes each).
- Glaze: Dip warm crullers into a mixture of powdered sugar and water for glazing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruller (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating citrus zest or different extracts into the batter. Experiment with various glazes such as chocolate or maple for delicious variations.