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    How to Make Crispy and Sweet Glazed Honey Crullers

    Published: Sep 9, 2023 · Modified: Sep 25, 2023 by Sandrine Pearson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Craving something sweet? You need to try these Glazed Honey Crullers. Perfectly crispy outside, soft inside, and covered in a tasty honey glaze. Keep reading, you won't regret it.

    Glazed Honey Crullers on a cooling rack.

    These crullers are a hit any time of year. But they're extra special for holidays and family gatherings. Check out our other Donuts Recipes

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    • PREFER TO WATCH INSTEAD OF READ?
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions to make Glazed Honey Crullers
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • How to Make Crispy and Sweet Glazed Honey Crullers
    • Related
    • Food safety

    PREFER TO WATCH INSTEAD OF READ?

    Ingredients

    • Water
    • Butter
    • Salt
    • Sugar
    • Flour
    • Eggs
    • Icing sugar
    • Milk
    • Honey
    • Lemon juice

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions to make Glazed Honey Crullers

    Shiny choux pastry mix in a pot.

    Make the Choux Pastry

    For the choux pastry, start by boiling water, butter, sugar, and salt in a pot. Once boiled, remove the pot from heat and add flour. Cook this mixture on the stove until it becomes a shiny paste, which should take about 3 to 4 minutes. After that, transfer the paste to a different bowl and add eggs one by one, making sure to mix well after each egg.

    Piping donut shapes on parchment paper.

    Prepare the Donuts
    To shape the donuts, cut 10cm squares of parchment paper. Use a piping bag with a star tip to pipe the donut shapes onto these squares.

    Frying donut in hot oil.Golden-brown donut cooling on a rack.

    Frying Time
    For frying, fill a saucepan with vegetable oil, like canola oil, and heat it to 350F. Put the donut in the hot oil, placing it paper side up. As the paper starts to detach, peel it off. Fry each side of the donut for 4 to 5 minutes until they turn golden, then move them to a cooling rack.

    Showing honey glaze with a spatula.

    Make the Glaze

    For the glaze, mix all the ingredients together

    Pouring honey glaze over the donut.

    Pour The Glaze
    Pour this mixture over the donuts and let the glaze set.

    Finished Glazed Honey Cruller ready to eat.

    Enjoy
    Once it's set, it's time to enjoy your crullers. Store the rest in an airtight container.

    Hint: Be patient when adding eggs to the choux pastry. Mix each egg fully before adding the next. This makes your crullers puff up right.

    Substitutions

    • For a dairy-free option, use almond milk.

    Variations

    • Add cinnamon to the glaze for a spicy twist.
    • Drizzle with chocolate for extra sweetness.

    Equipment

    • A piping bag with a star tip is key.
    • If you don't have one, use a zip-lock bag with a corner cut off.

    Storage

    • Store in an airtight container.
    • These are best enjoyed fresh.

    Top tip

    Don't overcrowd the pan while frying. This keeps the oil temperature stable.

    FAQ

    Can I use a different oil?

    Yes, but canola is best for flavor and heat tolerance.

    Can I make the choux pastry ahead?

    Yes, store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.

    How long does the glaze take to set?

    About 20 minutes.

    Is the lemon juice necessary?

    It adds tang, but it's optional.

    Can I bake these?

    Frying gives the best texture.

    Do I have to use a piping bag?

    No, but it helps with the shape.

    Can I use whole milk?

    Yes, any milk works.

    How long do they stay fresh?

    Up to 3 days in an airtight container.

    Can I double the recipe?

    Yes, just keep ratios the same.

    Can I add fillings?

    Yes, but do it after frying.

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    Glazed Honey Crullers on a cooling rack.

    How to Make Crispy and Sweet Glazed Honey Crullers

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    Make delicious Glazed Honey Crullers at home! Crispy, sweet, and easy to make. The perfect treat for any occasion. Learn how in simple steps.

    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 12 crullers 1x

    Ingredients

    Scale

    250ml Water

    100g Butter

    2g Salt

    5g Sugar

    150g Flour

    200g Eggs

    360g Icing Sugar

    95ml Milk

    90g Honey

    Lemon juice to taste

    Instructions

    Step 1 - Choux Pastry

    1. Boil water, butter, sugar, and salt.
    2. Off heat, add flour.
    3. Cook on stove until shiny paste (3-4 min).
    4. Move to bowl.
    5. Add eggs one by one. Mix each time.

    Step 2 - Make Donuts

    1. Cut 10cm squares of parchment paper.
    2. Use piping bag with star tip. Pipe donut shape on paper.

    Step 3 - Fry Donuts

    1. Fill saucepan with vegetable oil (like canola).
    2. Heat to 350F.
    3. Put donut in oil, paper on top.
    4. Peel paper when it starts to detach.
    5. Fry 4-5 min each side until golden.
    6. Move to cooling rack.

    Step 4 - Make Glaze

    1. Mix all ingredients.
    2. Pour on donuts.
    3. Let glaze set.
    4. Enjoy!
    • Author: Sandrine Pearson
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Frying
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegetarian

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    • Make sure oil is at 350F before frying.
    • Use fresh ingredients for safety and best flavor.

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    1. Sandrine

      October 26, 2023 at 10:09 pm

      These honey crullers were just amazing! My boyfriend, who is a honey cruller lover, thought these were the best he ever tried 🙂

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