French Cruller – The Fluffy Donut with a French Twist

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Author: Ferran recipes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 8 crullers
Diet: Vegetarian

Description

French crullers are light, airy donuts made from choux pastry and fried until golden, then topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they offer a crisp outside and a custardy center that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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½ cup water
½ cup whole milk
½ cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
Vegetable oil for frying
1½ cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a saucepan, heat water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt until boiling.
Add flour and stir vigorously until the dough pulls away from the pan sides.
Cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe rings onto parchment squares.
Fry in 375°F oil until puffed and golden. Drain on paper towels.
Dip each cruller in vanilla glaze and let set.

Notes

Use a thermometer to control frying temperature.
You can bake them at 425°F if you prefer less oil.
Try lemon or maple glaze for variation.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Frying
Cuisine: French-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cruller
Calories: 260
Sugar: 11 g
Sodium: 160 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 125 mg

Find it online: https://www.cuisfera.com/french-cruller/