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Dutch-American Crullers

Bryton Taylor; Food in Literature
Step into the past with the Dutch-American tradition of crisp, golden crullers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 20

Ingredients
  

  • 9 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 2/3 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons cream optional

Instructions
 

  • Cream the butter until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and mix until combined.
  • Gradually add the flour bit by bit.
  • If the dough is too stiff, add the cream. Roll the dough to 1/6 inch thick, then cut into strips about 3/4 inch wide.
  • Twist each strip around the handle of a wooden spoon to form a curl, then gently slide it off into hot oil.
  • Fry until golden brown, then remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Finish with a dusting of icing sugar, if desired.

Notes

For easier handling, we found it helpful to place the dough in the freezer for 2 minutes to help the crullers maintain their shape when dropped into the oil.
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