Description
Light, airy French Crullers dipped in a smooth vanilla glaze — the perfect Dunkin Donuts copycat breakfast pastry.
Ingredients
Donuts:
1 1/4 cups Water
1/2 cup Butter (room temperature)
4 1/2 tsp Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1 1/4 cups Flour
4 Eggs
2 Egg whites
Glaze:
2 cups Powdered sugar
1 Tbs Corn syrup
2–3 tsp Hot water
2 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Bring to a boil.
2. Add flour and stir until incorporated and dough coats the pan.
3. Transfer to a mixer and beat until slightly cooled.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then egg whites, mixing until smooth and glossy.
5. Pipe dough onto parchment squares in 3-4″ rings.
6. Fry in 375°F oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
7. Drain on racks and cool.
8. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Dip cooled crullers and let set.
Notes
Fry in small batches for even cooking. Keep oil temperature steady for light, crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruller
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Crullers, dunkin donuts copycat, light airy donuts, glazed breakfast pastry, coffee companion