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French Crullers: Discover Your New Favorite Recipe!

French Crullers are light and airy doughnuts that are piped into rings and fried until golden brown, then dusted with powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
  • Oil for frying about 4 cups
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the flour until fully combined and a dough forms. Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and nutmeg, if using.
  5. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 4-inch rings onto parchment paper, making sure to connect the ends to form a circle.
  6. In a deep pot, heat the oil to 350°F. Carefully place the crullers into the hot oil, frying a few at a time for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  7. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels.
  8. Once cooled, dust the crullers with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crullerCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 50mg

Notes

  • For a chocolate twist, add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the flour mixture.
  • For a citrus flavor, incorporate the zest of one lemon or orange into the dough.

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