They are the best donuts, if made correctly, you will ever eat. I’ve made these before- several times, in fact- but never did the piping-into-a-ring before; I used the simplest method of just using two spoons (like rustic dumplings), and then dusted them with powdered sugar. I made them this morning and they were delicious! I was recently hunting for a cruller recipe because I am thinking waffles from crullerbdough would be amazing. My question had been answered! The best French Cruller I have ever had is at Country Donuts in Crystal Lake, IL. I love the airy crullers! This detailed recipe will teach you how to make perfect Krispy Kreme … This will eliminate the need to fish the paper out. Copycat Krispy Kreme Recipe. ( I had to share with my family) but I will absolutely be making these again ( my family says today, but I think more like Saturday). Oh dear! Recipe from mycookingspot.com. A FRENCH CRULLER IS MEANT TO BE JUST PLAIN GLAZED!!! Visit CalorieKing to see calorie count and nutrient data for all portion sizes. Thank you for sharing! *shrugs*. I’ll definitely be trying it out soon! I just have to say. Mini Crullers are available in four sleeves of two Mini Crullers, with eight crullers in total for a suggested price of $3.97. They turned out great! I had no idea. For the glaze, add small amounts of  water or milk as you mix until you get the right consistency. please. I’m not sure what a size 7 tip is, but I think the only danger of using a larger tip is if you don’t make the circle wider, then the “hole” might close up during frying. I overlooked the part about oiling the parchment, and gladfully so, because the choux sprung off the paper without any help from me. Fry, turning once, for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. As I didnt want the mess, I decided to bake these. These look gorgeous and so straight forward! Donut Glaze: In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter. Remove and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until everything comes together. Then evaporated milk (or sub water) until you have reached desired consistency. Dip doughnuts in glaze and let it drip on the rack. Bobby – open. Krispy Kreme released new Doughnut Bites and Mini Crullers in five bakery-worthy flavors at Walmart. November 2020. Do you know what size the pastry bag tip is ? Bring the water, butter, sugar, and salt to a brisk boil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Ashley – if you read the recipe, it gives baking instructions at the end :), KittyT – I believe these ARE churros, just depends on how you shape them and finish them! Recipe from m.justapinch.com. I took it to a carry in and everyone loved it! /* LowerSkyscraper */ I just love your recipe looks soo easy cant wait to try it, and your photography is soo amazing and beautiful .. thanks for sharing, […] Recipe slightly adapted from: Use Real Butter […]. Krispy Kreme claims crullers but those appear and taste like their donuts. vegetable oil for frying These look delish!! The Doughnut Bites are available in original glazed, apple cinnamon, strawberry, and chocolate varieties, while the Mini Crullers are available […] They are so moist and melt in your mouth. thanks.. Haslina – I think you can try baking them. Recipe from mycookingspot.com. gotcha, was really confused. Read more. Hello! HAVE to try them, thanks for sharing :). But really not too bad. Thank you sooo much for publishing this (and with photo steps too). No one makes them right anymore. Add, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening or butter and 2 cups of flour to bowl of yeast. – This is almost identical to Paula Deen’s “Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding” recipe. Yum! How about French Cruller? Add the remaining 3 cups of flour and continue mixing dough. Submit your question or recipe review here. It might take more than the recommended hours. Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed. carole – i think you would store them as with any fried doughnuts – in a paper bag or waxed paper bag or box? Frying generally intimidates me, as does pastry, so I was so pleased these actually turned out the way they were supposed to! These look heavenly! I’ve been experimenting with cruller for awhile. Much like the original, this copycat recipe is topped with a light sweet glaze that rounds out the donut perfectly. While the oil is heating, cut a dozen 3-x3-inch squares of parchment. Krispy Kreme Mini Crullers feature an enhanced recipe of the donut chain’s mini cruller doughnuts offered in their popular Original Glazed and Blueberry flavors. Do so immediately after removing from the fryer If you are going to sugar your doughnuts, be sure to roll them in sugar quickly after they’re fryer to ensure the sugar sticks to the doughnuts. So glad I stumbled across your post and thanks for inspiring me to conquer my kitchen fears! Thank you so very much for this. Key factor here is the oil temperature, too low and they’re going to soak up a tons of oil, so make sure it is warm enough,  about 360 degrees. Finding that my friend had posted this on facebook made my night!!! 1/4 ounce packages instant yeast or( 4 ½ teaspoons )yeast. I did have the problem of the crullers being hard to remove from the wax paper, so I solve the problem by sticking them in the freezer for a few minutes. YUM! Sure enough, NONE of the donut shops around us make crullers. Yummmm…these are my favourite doughnuts, too! Those crullers almost distracted me from the beautiful photos of the cranes. :))). I made these a few weekends ago. Margie says: March 11th, 2012 at 7:43 pm. Thank you!! Mmm!!! Lightly grease the squares on one side (I brushed with vegetable oil) and pipe a ring of dough onto each of the squares. All of their donuts are extraordinary, but the French Crueller’s are so light, fluffy, and delicious. We crammed driving to and from Monte Vista, four shoots, a half day at Wolf Creek (ski resort), and not a lot of sleep into 48 hours. I like this recipe very much! ;) kickpleat says: Also could a size 7 tip be used or would the donut be too big? There are 240 calories in 1 doughnut (1.9 oz) of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Chocolate Iced Glazed Cruller Doughnut. Wow, I didn’t know making french crullers was actually doable! Yummy recipe! I am going to stop looking at your website. google_ad_height = 600; Oh my, these are simply beautiful. They were so yummy. Learn how your comment data is processed. These donuts are one of the few things that I miss eating. Thanks for two wonderful things in one fabulous post. yay!! I'm Imma! . I baked them. I figured something would go wrong, but to my surprise they were super simple and so delicious! thanks Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed. . :). That is why when I came across this doughnut, I decided to give it a try. Nov 2, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Jessica Madson. which gets me super excited. If you’d rather we don’t let us know and we will remove it. The town of Monte Vista, Colorado holds their Crane Festival this weekend (March 9-11). If I learn how it could be very, very bad. Krispy Kreme Doughnut Recipe (Copycat) — Light and fluffy donuts topped with a rich glaze will melt in your mouth. As Best Products points out, the strawberry-flavored ones aren’t new, but it’s been a long time since we’ve seen them on shelves. your own Pins on Pinterest When you're craving doughnuts, can you think of anything better than a Krispy Kreme? I love hearing from you! They were my fave! 1 1/2 cups (150 g) confectioners’ sugar Oh my how I love cruellers. In order for your these doughnuts to be airy, they have to double in size by rising. I just made banana pudding donuts for my blog and was curious to how to get the french cruller texture. When the cruller turns golden (about 2 minutes), flip it over and let it fry for another couple of minutes before removing it to drain on a cooling rack or paper towels. Your recipe turned out perfect. Perfect for a foggy Sunday morning here in Los Angeles. Is it the definite crackle from the doughnut? I had no idea they would be this easy! Just make sure to use the paper side for piping and it will work wonderfully. See the apple cinnamon doughnut holes and more here. Each recipe has been reviewed and shared over 20,000 times! Found you via Pinterest & had to visit. 2 Eggs. Comment Report abuse. Thank you Open Hands to sharing this! My cousin sent me the link for this recipe, it looks fantastic! Looks simple enough to make. I think I can taste them from here. I love crullers and will try this recipe!! Thank you again!!!! It all depends on the temperature inside your kitchen. Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I found this recipe online to follow for the base, but I wanted to make a glaze or topping that I could associate […], , , powered by looks like a sophisticated and classy donut :). French Crullers are my favorite doughnut, and they turned out great! how should these be stored and how long will the stay fresh? . But to date, it has been an impossible task. honey glaze, honey glaze THE BEST donut shop that makes these is JOLLY PIRATE DONUTS in Huntington, WV. This helps prevent lumps and/ or runny glaze. Kristin – I think this doughnut recipe is much easier than that other one. In a standing mixer, combine lukewarm water and yeast. Tastes as good as the store-bought Krispy Kremes! Next time I make a batch, I’ll bring you some, sweetheart :), pelicano – Lara mentions in the book that these use the same dough as beignets. Whole these are not yeast donuts, they inspired the same taste memory. Made these last night and they are delicious. Add the remaining 3 cups of flour and continue mixing dough. So it should be 1/2-inch across the tip (I measured it). I may try baking next time, so it’s good to know they worked out. do i need 5 eggs all together?, 3 eggs plus 1 or 2 egg whites? Mmm. Butter is a must. Amazing colors. Then stir in remaining sugar, evaporated milk, salt, shortening, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Whatever it is, nothing tempts me more like a Krispy Kreme doughnut. If you find one, though, try them out. Dip doughnuts in glaze and let it drip on the rack. Which has the best glazed, powdered, or cream-filled — Krispy Kreme or Dunkin'? Light and fluffy donuts topped with a rich glaze on top that will melt in your mouth. Julia – please refer to the recipe, you’ll find the instructions for baking there. Transfer the dough to a large pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch star tip. Scraping down sides.Â, Place dough in a large greased bowl. Remove and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until everything comes together, Then evaporated milk (or sub water) until you have reached desired consistency. This looks delicious, we want to share the recipe (with creds) on our FB https://www.facebook.com/ChasseurAUNZ and Instagram @chasseur_cookware group. Recipe from m.justapinch.com. Bummer! Thanks for the awesome recipe! They do look delicious. :). Cover loosely with a clean clothe and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 to 2 hours or until doubled. Roll dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.Â. Thanks for sharing. I must make these soon. But really, they are best eaten the day of and probably not more than a day after. I sometimes have a hard time finding them too, although it’s always been on my list to learn to make them. Amazing! I saw a thing on TV about cutting them open and stuffing them with fresh fruit, so I did that! I did both and there is something about deep fried dough….. Even though I suspected it, I’m glad to know I’m not the only one that doesn’t sift! Lara warns not to add too much egg white or else the crullers will become heavy. They put buttermilk batter in a shaped pan and called it a cruller. They remind me of those we use to have on Fat Thursday school’s parties back home. I’ve never even considered making them, mostly because frying scares me, but also because they look far more complicated than they are. When Girl Meets Kitchen. It's much more fun together. Not a fan. When the oil has reached temperature, carefully place a cruller, paper-side up, into the hot oil. Remove and let it cool.Â, Add, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening or butter and 2 cups of flour to bowl of yeast. peabody – You could totally make these with sprinkles on top! Crullers were my favorites as a kid growing up. $20.50. I am so glad they can be baked, because I try not to eat fried foods. A copycat recipe for Krispy Kreme doughnuts – they’re light, airy and covered in a barely-there glaze. i just wonder if we can bake it instead? We are a house divided when it comes to doughnuts… I’ve never, ever gravitated towards them as a breakfast indulgence or a dessert, never quite being able to stomach the taste of fried dough (the same holds true for funnel cakes, as well – what’s wrong with me?! Awesome recipe. And don’t bother baking them. Just finished making these. I love the name and love the cobbler/bread pudding even more. Thanks for the step-by-step photos – makes this process a lot easier, especially for a first-timer! Good luck! . or just maybe  the fact that it  is deep-fried. Yes please. I don’t have a piping bag so I just used two spoons and dropped them in. While we may never know what's actually in the secret recipe, there are plenty of other fun facts to discover about your favorite doughnut chain that's been serving those glazed delights for over 80 years. I have been trying ever since, to no avail. I wedged a wooden spoon in door and next batch came our great! I have been searching for a recipe for French Crullers for so long I lost track. Recipe by LaShon Jones. Next time I would cook my choux a little longer so they aren’t as moist inside, but all around it was A+. Oh my gosh, these look incredible! I have been looking for a recipe that would resemble those. Here’s my blog post about them! but I keep seeing other people doing it) AHHH NOOOO, OMG!!!! Thank you! Mil – that’s because we like the same things!! Looks bigger than what I have, but still want to give this recipe a go. What temp should I set the oven at, and how long do I bake them? […] above is the result of a baked French Crueller recipe. My favorite are the chocolate glazed, though occasionally I pick a maple one up. 1916home – Thanks! emily – never tried that before, sounds good! French Crullers have always been my favorite donut!! 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