Description
French Crullers are airy, delectable pastries that bring the charm of a Parisian café to your kitchen. With their golden, twisted shapes and luscious glaze, these delightful treats are perfect for breakfast or as an indulgent snack. Easy to make from scratch using simple ingredients, you’ll love the combination of crispiness and tenderness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water and butter. Bring to a gentle boil until the butter melts.
- Remove from heat and quickly add flour, stirring vigorously until a ball forms.
- Let cool slightly, then incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Pipe the dough into twisted shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 375°F (190°C) and fry crullers until golden brown, about two minutes per side.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for the glaze, dip each cruller, and allow excess glaze to drip off before setting on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg