Easy Oven Baked French Cruller Donuts Recipe – Healthy Homemade Donut Idea
Easy oven baked French cruller donuts are a lighter twist on the classic pastry! These airy, golden donuts are baked instead of fried, then finished with a sweet glaze for the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a healthier homemade dessert option.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Piping bag with star tip
- Baking sheet lined with parchment
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or lemon/orange zest for citrus glaze)
Instructions
- Make Dough: In a saucepan, heat water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt until boiling. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time until dough is glossy and pipeable.
- Pipe Crullers: Transfer dough to piping bag with star tip. Pipe rings onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake 15–20 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla (or zest). Dip warm crullers into glaze or drizzle over.
- Cool & Serve: Place on cooling rack to set glaze. Serve fresh.
Notes
- Start baking at high heat to encourage puffing, then reduce for even cooking.
- Avoid overmixing eggs—stop when dough is glossy.
- Pipe with a star tip for authentic ridges.
- Best enjoyed fresh; store unglazed crullers for 1–2 days.
- Freeze unglazed crullers and glaze after reheating for best results.