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French Crullers Recipe – A Deliciously Light & Crispy Treat

These light, airy, and perfectly golden French crullers are made with a classic choux pastry, fried until crisp, and dipped in a sweet honey glaze. A delicate and elegant pastry perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!

Ingredients

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For the Crullers:

  • 1 cup water
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 egg white
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Honey Glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Choux Dough: In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

2️⃣ Add Flour: Reduce heat to low, add the flour all at once, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 1 minute).

3️⃣ Incorporate Eggs: Remove from heat and let the dough cool for a few minutes. Beat in the eggs and egg white, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough should be smooth and glossy.

4️⃣ Prepare for Frying: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (#846 or similar).

5️⃣ Heat Oil: In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).

6️⃣ Pipe & Fry: Pipe rings of dough directly onto parchment squares for easy handling, then carefully place them into the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

7️⃣ Drain: Transfer crullers to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

8️⃣ Prepare the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, honey, and milk until smooth.

9️⃣ Glaze & Set: Dip each cruller into the honey glaze, then place on a wire rack to set.

Notes

  • Want extra crispiness? Let the piped dough rest in the fridge for 15 minutes before frying.
  • No piping bag? Use a zip-top bag with the corner cut off or shape the dough into rings by hand.
  • Alternative Glazes: Try vanilla glaze, chocolate glaze, or maple glaze for different flavors!