Irresistible Oven Baked French Cruller Donuts Made Easy

Discover the joy of making Irresistible Oven Baked French Cruller Donuts, a guilt-free treat that's light and customizable for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 12 donuts

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: French

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Donut Batter

1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for optimal rise
0.25 teaspoons Salt Adjust if butter is salted
0.5 cups Butter Unsalted preferred
0.5 cups Sugar Consider using brown sugar
2 large Eggs Room temperature for better mixing
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract as an alternative
0.5 cups Milk Any non-dairy milk can work
1 cups Powdered Sugar For glazing

Equipment

Donut pan
Mixing bowls
Whisk
spatula
Piping bag or zip-top bag

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs, milk, and vanilla.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fill each donut cavity about three-quarters full with batter.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Mix powdered sugar with milk to create a glaze and drizzle over cooled donuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure batter is smooth and lump-free, keep an eye on baking time, and experiment with glazes for variations.

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