Description
French crullers are delightful, airy pastries that melt in your mouth, offering a touch of elegance to any occasion. Infused with rich vanilla flavor and topped with a glossy glaze, these treats are perfect for breakfast or dessert. Easy to make at home, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a classic French delicacy that will impress your family and friends. Indulge in the light and fluffy goodness of homemade crullers today!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until melted and smooth; remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the melted butter mixture while stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly before mixing in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F or 175°C).
- Transfer dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe long shapes onto parchment paper or directly into hot oil.
- Fry each cruller for about three minutes on each side until golden brown, using tongs to flip as needed.
- Drain cooked crullers on paper towels before glazing or dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg