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Strawberry Glazed French Crullers Recipe

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Delight in the light and airy texture of these Strawberry Glazed French Crullers, perfectly fried to a golden brown and topped with a luscious homemade strawberry glaze and a sprinkle of strawberry sugar for an irresistible sweet treat.

Ingredients

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French Crullers Dough

  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ cup Whole Milk
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 1/3 cup Bread Flour
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • Vegetable or Canola Oil (for frying – enough to fill a deep fryer or a deep skillet halfway)

Strawberry Glaze

  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar (sifted)
  • ¼ cup Fresh Strawberries (cut and mashed or pureed)
  • 3–4 tbsp Whole Milk

Strawberry Sugar

  • ½ cup Freeze Dried Strawberries (processed into fine bits)
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Parchment Squares: Cut parchment paper into 18 squares measuring 4” x 4”. Optionally, trace a circle approximately 3 to 3.5 inches in diameter on each square as a piping guide. Set aside.
  2. Make Dough Base: In a medium saucepan, combine water, whole milk, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat over medium-high, stirring until boiling, careful not to let it overflow.
  3. Add Flour: Remove from heat, stir in bread flour vigorously with a wooden spoon until fully combined. Return to medium-high heat and stir continuously, pressing dough against pan sides until thick, smooth, and pulling away from the pan with no residue.
  4. Cool and Beat Dough: Transfer dough to a stand mixer with paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed for 4-5 minutes until steam dissipates and dough cools slightly.
  5. Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Scrape bowl sides between additions. The dough should become smooth, glossy, thick, and elastic, forming a V shape when lifted.
  6. Pipe Dough Rings: Fill a large piping bag fitted with a large star tip with dough. Lightly spray a large baking sheet and each parchment square with baking spray. Place parchment squares spray side up with markings down. Pipe closed rings of dough onto each square following your traced circles.
  7. Heat Oil: Heat vegetable or canola oil in a deep fryer or a deep skillet to 370ºF, monitoring with a candy or digital thermometer. Oil depth should be 2-3 inches if using skillet or saucepan.
  8. Start Frying Crullers: Carefully place 2-3 dough rings with parchment into hot oil, paper side up. Fry 45 seconds, then remove parchment paper carefully with tongs.
  9. Finish Frying Crullers: Fry crullers for 2-3 minutes per side until medium golden brown. Remove with tongs or slotted spoon and place on a wire cooling rack lined with paper towels to drain and cool.
  10. Make Strawberry Glaze: Puree fresh strawberries using a food processor or mash with a spoon. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted powdered sugar, pureed strawberries, and 3 tablespoons whole milk, adding up to 1 more tablespoon if needed to reach a smooth glaze consistency.
  11. Prepare Strawberry Sugar: Process freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until finely ground. Add granulated sugar and pulse to combine well. This mixture can be stored in an airtight container.
  12. Glaze Crullers: Once crullers are cool to the touch, dip each into the strawberry glaze, then sprinkle with strawberry sugar. Place back on cooling rack for the glaze to set.
  13. Serve or Store: Enjoy the strawberry glazed French crullers immediately for best taste. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 1 day.

Notes

  • Ensure oil temperature is precisely 370ºF to achieve the perfect golden color without absorbing excess oil.
  • Use fresh, high-quality strawberries for the glaze to enhance the natural flavor.
  • Piping practice might be needed to form even rings for uniform frying.
  • Strawberry sugar can be made ahead and stored airtight for future use.
  • Do not overcrowd the fryer; frying 2-3 crullers at a time keeps oil temperature stable.

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