The Perfect Homemade French Crullers Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories significantly.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until boiling.

Add flour and salt to the boiling mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the dough.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

Pipe 4-inch rings onto parchment paper, then carefully drop them into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side, then remove and drain on paper towels.

Mix powdered sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

Dust warm crullers with the sugar mixture before serving.

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