Gluten-Free Classic French Crullers

Delight in the perfect balance of light, airy texture and delicate sweetness with these Gluten-Free Classic French Crullers. This elegant twist on the traditional pastry keeps all the charm of the original while catering to gluten-free diets. Made with a velvety pâte à choux dough, these golden rings are fried to crisp perfection and coated in a silky vanilla glaze that melts in your mouth. Whether you're creating a showstopping breakfast centerpiece, a brunch treat, or an afternoon indulgence, these crullers are surprisingly simple to make with straightforward ingredients like gluten-free all-purpose flour and pantry staples. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a bakery-style experience at home, no gluten required! Perfect for anyone craving a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth dessert, these crullers will turn any occasion into a special event.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 120 ml Water
• 55 g Unsalted butter
• 10 g Granulated sugar
• 1 pinch Salt
• 80 g Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 3 Large eggs
• 500 ml Oil for frying
• 120 g Powdered sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 15 ml Milk

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat the mixture until the butter has melted and the mixture begins to simmer.

Step 2

Once simmering, add the gluten-free all-purpose flour all at once, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together into a smooth dough and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.

Step 3

Remove the pan from the heat and let the dough cool for 5-10 minutes.

Step 4

Once cooled, beat in the eggs one at a time using an electric mixer, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. The final dough should be smooth and glossy.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Cut 8 pieces of parchment paper into 3-inch squares. Pipe the dough into circles on each piece of parchment paper, about 3 inches in diameter.

Step 7

In a deep fryer or a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).

Step 8

Carefully lower each cruller into the hot oil, parchment side up. The parchment will release from the dough and can be removed with tongs. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and puffed.

Step 9

Remove the crullers with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 10

To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 11

Once the crullers have cooled slightly, dip the tops in the glaze and place on a wire rack to set.

Step 12

Serve the crullers warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1057.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5715.9

Total Fat 563.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 103.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 681.2mg	0%
Sodium 371.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 128.9g
Protein 20.8g	0%

Vitamin D 126.8IU	0%
Calcium 132.2mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 254.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 84.9%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 13.7%