French Crullers Light Pastry (Printable Format)

Golden, airy French crullers covered in a delicate vanilla glaze, crisp outside and perfectly tender inside.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup water
02 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 3 large eggs
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Glaze

08 - 1 cup powdered sugar
09 - 2 tablespoons milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the ingredients.
02 - Add all-purpose flour at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms and the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the dough to cool for 5 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the dough is glossy and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Heat enough oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot to reach 350°F (175°F).
06 - Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 3-inch rings onto individual squares of parchment paper.
07 - Carefully slide each cruller on its parchment into the hot oil. Fry for 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
09 - While the crullers are still warm, dip the tops into the glaze. Place glazed crullers on a wire rack to allow the glaze to set.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Ensure the dough cools slightly before adding eggs to prevent curdling, and fry in batches to maintain oil temperature.