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Homemade Honey Cruller Donuts Recipe

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This recipe for Homemade Honey Cruller Donuts features light and airy choux pastry fried to golden perfection and coated with a sweet honey glaze. These delightful donuts are made from scratch using a simple choux dough technique, deep-fried for a crisp exterior and soft inside, then dipped in a luscious honey-infused glaze. Perfect as a breakfast treat or sweet snack, these crullers deliver a unique twist on classic donuts with a hint of honey sweetness.

Ingredients

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Choux Dough

  • 1 cup water
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • vegetable oil for frying

Honey Glaze

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 4 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a small saucepan, bring water, butter, and sugar to a rolling boil. Add all-purpose flour all at once and whisk vigorously until combined. Switch to a wooden spoon and continue stirring over medium heat until dough forms a thin film on the bottom of the pan and feels dry to the touch.
  2. Mix the Dough: Transfer hot dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed to cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until smooth and fully incorporated.
  3. Pipe the Donuts: Fit a piping bag with a large star tip and fill it with the choux dough. Cut 3×3 inch parchment paper squares for frying. Pipe donuts in even rings onto the parchment squares, avoiding overlapping the start and end of the circle.
  4. Fry the Donuts: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or deep pan to 375°F (190°C). Place one or two donuts, parchment side up, carefully into the hot oil. The paper will separate from the donut; remove the floating paper with tongs. Fry donuts until deep golden brown on one side, then flip and fry the other side. Remove donuts with tongs or slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or cooling rack. Test the first donut to ensure it is fully cooked inside and adjust frying time if needed. Repeat with remaining donuts.
  5. Make the Honey Glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, honey, and milk until smooth. Dip the top side of each cooled donut into the glaze and set on a wire rack to allow the glaze to set completely.

Notes

  • Ensure oil temperature stays consistent at 375°F to prevent greasy or undercooked donuts.
  • Do not overlap the start and end of the dough ring when piping to ensure even cooking and shape retention.
  • Use a star tip for classic cruller ridges and texture.
  • Adjust frying time based on donut size to avoid doughy centers.
  • Allow glaze to set fully before serving for best texture.
  • Store leftover donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.

Keywords: Honey Cruller Donuts, Homemade Donuts, Choux Pastry, Deep Fried Donuts, Sweet Glazed Donuts, Honey Glaze, Breakfast Treat

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