Oven Baked French Cruller Donuts

Savor the traditional flavor of French croissants without the deep-frying process. These donuts baked in the oven are delicious, airy, and light. Ideal for dessert or breakfast!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375F 190C

In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat

Reduce heat to low and add all-purpose flour

Stir continuously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan

Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for a few minutes

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition

The dough will be smooth and glossy

Stir in granulated sugar and vanilla extract until well combined

Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip

Pipe dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in the shape of cruller donuts

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack

Once cooled, dust the donuts with powdered sugar

Serve and enjoy your Oven Baked French Cruller Donuts!