Description

Indulge in the delightful world of homemade cronuts, a scrumptious fusion of flaky croissant layers and sweet doughnut goodness. These pastries are not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for brunch, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cronuts are filled with luscious cream and coated in sugar to create an irresistible combination. With their unique texture and flavor, they’re sure to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup warm milk
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
1 cup pastry cream or whipped cream

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Instructions

Prepare the yeast mixture by dissolving yeast in warm milk; let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
Add the yeast mixture, egg, and vanilla, mixing until you form a soft dough.
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Roll out chilled dough into a rectangle and fold it like a letter; repeat this folding process three times for layering.
Cut out desired doughnut shapes from the layered dough; let rise for about 30 minutes.
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry each cronut for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Roll in sugar while warm and fill with pastry cream or whipped cream before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 210
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg