ORANGE-GLAZED CRULLERS

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"I enjoy preparing these lovely treats with my grandchildren," notes Muriel Lerdal of Humboldt, Iowa. "The make-ahead dough is great for a gathering." -Muriel Lerdal, Humboldt, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 whole eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Beat in milk, butter, eggs, sugar, salt and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Punch dough down; divide in half. Return one portion to the refrigerator. On a floured surface, roll out second portion into an 18x9-in. rectangle; cut width-wise into 3/4-in. strips. Fold each strip in half lengthwise and twist several times. Pinch the ends to seal. , Place on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 35-45 minutes. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry crullers, a few at a time, about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown, turning with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients; brush over warm crullers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Mateusz Majewski
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These crullers were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Dorothy Tau
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I'm not a baker, but these crullers were surprisingly easy to make. The recipe was clear and concise and the results were delicious.


Amina Alhassan
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These crullers were a little too sweet for me, but they were still very good. The dough was light and fluffy and the orange glaze was delicious.


Paul Redmond
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I'm not a big fan of sweets, but these crullers were really good. The orange glaze was just the right amount of sweetness.


Melody Sanchez
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These crullers were delicious! I love the combination of orange and sugar. The dough was also very light and fluffy.


IgN RhyZeeY
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I made these crullers for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


CHUKWURAH KENNETH
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These crullers were amazing! The orange glaze was perfect and the dough was so light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.


s'midge
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I'm not a huge fan of crullers, but I thought these were pretty good. The orange glaze was a nice touch and the dough was nice and fluffy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new cruller recipe to try.


Rakibul Alam
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These crullers were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. The orange glaze was delicious and the dough was fluffy and light. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sweet treats.


Mr Abrar
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I love crullers and these were some of the best I've ever had. The orange glaze was the perfect complement to the sweet dough. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ahmed Medhat
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These crullers were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. The orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Butter Boy
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I made these crullers for my kids' birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved the fun shape and the delicious orange glaze. I'll definitely be making these again for their next party.


Sadia Ansari
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These crullers were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. The flavor and texture were amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.


Kaal Maal Edgar
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I've tried many cruller recipes in the past, but this one is by far the best. The orange glaze is the perfect complement to the sweet dough. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves crullers.


Yes Vance
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I'm not much of a baker, but these crullers were surprisingly easy to make. The recipe was clear and concise, and the results were delicious. My family loved them!


Belinda Mutela
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These crullers were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the orange glaze and the fluffy texture of the dough. I'll definitely be making these again soon.