This Homemade Cronuts recipe combines the best of both worlds: the flaky layers of a croissant with the fun shape and sweetness of a doughnut. With a creamy filling and a sugar coating, these cronuts are a delicious treat perfect for dessert or a special breakfast. Made with simple ingredients and some love, these cronuts are a must-try!
These Homemade Cronuts are an irresistible blend of buttery, flaky croissant layers and the soft, sugary sweetness of a doughnut. With a creamy filling and a light sugar coating, they’re perfect for satisfying any sweet craving.
INGREDIENTS
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups, forming the base of the dough and giving it structure.
- Sugar: 1/4 cup, adds sweetness to the dough.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, enhances flavor and balances the sweetness.
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, cold and cubed, for creating the flaky layers in the dough.
- Milk: 1/2 cup, warmed to activate the yeast and add richness.
- Active dry yeast: 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons), for leavening and lightness in the cronuts.
- Egg: 1, to bind the dough and add richness.
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon, for a touch of warmth and flavor.
- Vegetable oil: 2 cups, for frying the cronuts to a golden brown.
- Sugar (for coating): 1/2 cup, to give the fried cronuts a sweet exterior.
For the Filling
- Pastry cream or whipped cream: 1 cup, for the delicious, creamy center in each cronut.
- Vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon, to flavor the filling.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Step 1: Activate the Yeast
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. This step ensures the yeast is active and ready for leavening.
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