Description
A delicious fusion of croissants and donuts, homemade cronuts are a delightful treat that combines flaky pastry with sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 1–2 tablespoons milk for glaze
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add chilled butter to the flour mixture and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in the yeast mixture and egg until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and fold it several times to create layers.
- Cut the dough into donut shapes and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the cronuts until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze and dip the cronuts in it.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is very cold for flaky layers.
- Experiment with different glazes or fillings for variety.
- Store cronuts in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cronut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg