French Crullers

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Fried doughnuts glazed with a confectioners' sugar frosting.

Submitted by Kathy
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 4 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

  • 4 tablespoons shortening

  • 1 cup hot water

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 ½ tablespoons shortening

  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

  • 3 tablespoons cream

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Put 4 tablespoons sugar, salt, shortening and orange rind in saucepan with 1 cup hot water. Bring to a boil. Mix in 1 cup of flour. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. Beat in one egg at a time, beating each one in thoroughly before adding another.

  2. Using a rose tip, press dough through pastry bag, in desired shape, onto a well-greased square of heavy paper. Turn paper upside down and let crullers drop into deep, hot fat (375 degrees F - 190 degrees C). Fry until well puffed up and golden brown in color, about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain on unglazed paper. Ice with confectioners' frosting.

  3. To Make Frosting: Cream 1 1/2 tablespoons shortening and continue creaming while slowly adding sugar. Add cream, salt, and vanilla and mix smooth.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131 Calories
6g Fat
18g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 159mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 22mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.