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!
