Description
Light and delicate, these Homemade French Crullers are perfect for a simple breakfast or afternoon sweet treat!
Ingredients
French Crullers:
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 5 tablepoons butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- vegetable oil for frying
Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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In a small pot over medium heat combine the milk, water, sugar, salt and butter. Bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat.
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Add all the flour at once and vigorously stir until combined. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring vigorously for 2 more minutes or until the dough is shiny and smooth and a light film is sticking to the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat again.
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Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until the dough is slightly warm.
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Fit the mixer with the paddle attachment and add 2 eggs to the bowl of dough. Beat on medium speed until the eggs have fully incorporated.
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Add the third egg and beat to incorporate. Scrape the sides of the bowl, add the egg white and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes or until fully incorporated.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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Lightly grease some parchment paper. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe a circle of dough onto the greased parchment paper connecting the ends.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot. Once it reaches 360 degrees transfer the cruller to the hot oil with the help of a slotted spoon. Fry each cruller for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Let the crullers cool down completely.
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In a small bowl combine all the glaze ingredients. Once the crullers have cooled off dip each one in the glaze. Set to dry in a rack.