Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup water
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 egg white
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, add flour all at once, and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs and egg white, one at a time, until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 370°F (187°C).
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe rings of dough onto squares of parchment paper.
- Carefully lower the dough rings into the hot oil, parchment paper side up. The parchment paper will detach as they begin to fry; remove it with tongs. Fry the crullers until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
- For the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip the top of each cruller into the glaze, then return to the wire rack to let the glaze set.
- Serve the crullers fresh for the best taste and texture.
Enjoy!