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Freshly made French Crullers topped with glaze on a decorative plate.

French Crullers

Delightful, airy donuts that are perfect for any occasion and can be customized with various toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup butter (unsalted) Because we’re classy like that
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour You could experiment with cake flour for a lighter version.
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • a dash cinnamon If you’re feeling fancy!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by gathering all your ingredients and equipment. Pop on your favorite apron.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, promptly remove from heat and stir in the flour and salt until it forms a ball.
  4. Let the mixture cool slightly before mixing in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  5. Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe your cruller shapes onto parchment paper.
  6. In a deep pot, heat oil over medium heat (about 350°F). Fry the crullers until golden brown on both sides, usually about 2-3 minutes per side.
Glazing and Serving
  1. While waiting for the crullers to cool, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Dunk the crullers in the glaze and let the excess drip off.
  3. Serve immediately with a steaming cup of coffee or tea.

Notes

Leftover crullers can be kept in an airtight container for up to two days. For any adjustments to the recipe, particularly with flour types, be prepared for some experimentation.