French Crullers (Printable Version)
Golden, cloud-like pastries made from choux dough, fried crisp and draped in a sugary vanilla glaze. A homemade version of a bakery-favorite delight.
# What You'll Need:
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1 1/4 cups of water.
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1/2 cup softened butter.
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4 1/2 teaspoons of sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 1/4 cups plain flour.
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4 whole eggs.
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2 egg whites.
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2 cups powdered sugar.
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1 tablespoon corn syrup.
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2 to 3 teaspoons hot water.
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2 teaspoons vanilla for glaze.
# Steps to Follow:
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Combine butter, sugar, salt, vanilla, and water in a saucepan, bringing it to a boil.
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Stir in the flour until it clumps together into a ball; cook for a short time.
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Let the mixture cool down a bit, then blend in the eggs one by one until it’s smooth.
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Use a piping bag to form circles of dough on squares of parchment paper.
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Heat oil to 375°F. Take off the parchment and fry the dough until it’s golden brown.
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Blend the glaze ingredients together. Dip the warm crullers into the mixture and let them dry.
# Additional Notes:
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Swap regular flour for gluten-free flour if needed.
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Add xanthan gum to stabilize the dough when using gluten-free flour.