Description
French Crullers are the light, airy pastries that bring a touch of elegance to any meal. With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, these delightful treats are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Glazed to perfection, each bite melts in your mouth, making them irresistible. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe that brings bakery-fresh flavors right into your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp water or milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, milk, sugar, and salt; stir until melted but do not boil.
- Remove from heat and add flour and baking powder all at once; stir vigorously until a dough forms.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before incorporating eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 'U' shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before glazing by dipping each cruller into the mixture of powdered sugar and water or milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg