How to Make French Crullers - A Step-by-Step Guide

French crullers are a delightful and decadent pastry that is a treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. These light and airy pastries are made from a choux pastry dough, which gives them a delicate texture and a rich, buttery flavor. The crullers are then fried to perfection, creating a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. Once they are cooled, they are typically dipped in a sweet glaze, adding a touch of sweetness to the already delicious treat.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ tablespoons shortening
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cream
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 crullers

  • Put 4 tablespoons sugar, salt, shortening and orange rind in saucepan with 1 cup hot water. Bring to a boil. Mix in 1 cup of flour. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. Beat in one egg at a time, beating each one in thoroughly before adding another.
  • Using a rose tip, press dough through pastry bag, in desired shape, onto a well-greased square of heavy paper. Turn paper upside down and let crullers drop into deep, hot fat (375 degrees F - 190 degrees C). Fry until well puffed up and golden brown in color, about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain on unglazed paper. Ice with confectioners' frosting.
  • To Make Frosting: Cream 1 1/2 tablespoons shortening and continue creaming while slowly adding sugar. Add cream, salt, and vanilla and mix smooth.
  • Nutrition

    131 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 159mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 22mg