French Crullers Recipe
Imagine biting into a light, airy French Cruller. With a delicate sweetness. That melts in your mouth. This French Crullers Recipe. Is a delightful fusion of simple ingredients. Like butter, flour, and eggs. Transformed into a heavenly dessert. With a glossy vanilla glaze. The process of making these crullers. Is both an art and a joy. From watching the dough puff up in hot oil. To dipping them in the sweet, silky glaze. It's a rewarding experience. That brings a touch of French patisserie magic. Right into your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast. Or a sweet treat anytime!
16 Servings
Ingredients
Donuts:
- 1 1/4 c Water
- 1/2 c Butter room temperature
- 4 1/2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 1/4 c Flour
- 4 Eggs
- 2 Egg whites
Glaze:
- 2 c Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Corn syrup
- 2-3 teaspoons Hot water
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- Boil water, butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla in a saucepan.
- Stir in flour until incorporated and cook until it forms a ball.
- Transfer to a mixer, cool slightly, and beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
Shape the Crullers:
- Pipe dough into circles on parchment paper squares.
- Heat oil to 375°F and fry dough circles, removing parchment.
Fry and Glaze:
- Fry until golden brown, drain on a wire rack.
- Dip in a glaze made from powdered sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and vanilla.
Notes
To make these delightful French Crullers gluten-free. Substitute the regular flour. With a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Ensure the blend you choose. Contains a mix of rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch. Which will help maintain the crullers' light. And airy texture. Additionally, you can add a teaspoon of xanthan gum. To mimic the elasticity that gluten provides. Follow the same steps for making the dough and frying. But be mindful that gluten-free doughs. Can be slightly more delicate. So handle them gently. With these adjustments. You can enjoy the same delicious, golden-brown crullers. Perfect for those with gluten sensitivities.