Description

Indulge in the delightful world of homemade cronuts—a perfect blend of flaky croissant layers and sweet doughnut goodness. These irresistible treats are filled with creamy goodness and coated in sugar, making them the star of any brunch or celebration. With their unique texture and rich flavor, homemade cronuts will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests. Whether you’re crafting them for a special occasion or just treating yourself, this easy recipe will guide you step by step to create these delicious pastries right at home.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and 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 for filling

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Instructions

Prepare the yeast mixture by dissolving yeast in warm milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
Add the yeast mixture, egg, and vanilla to form a soft dough.
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle and fold it like a letter three times to create layers.
Cut out doughnut shapes from the layered dough and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry each cronut for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Roll the fried cronuts in sugar and fill each with pastry cream or whipped cream before serving.

Prep Time: 60 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American/French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cronut (60g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg