French Cruller
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A French cruller is a light, airy pastry made from choux dough, piped into a distinctive twisted or ridged ring shape and deep-fried until golden. It's typically made with flour, butter, eggs, and water or milk, then finished with a sweet glaze. Despite its name, this treat is a popular staple in North American bakeries and donut shops.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a deep-fried pastry, it is high in carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein. A single glazed cruller provides roughly 250-300 calories, offering quick energy primarily from refined flour and sugar.
💡 What's interesting
The French cruller's unique texture comes from using choux pastry—the same dough used for éclairs and cream puffs—which creates its characteristic hollow, eggy interior and crisp exterior, setting it apart from denser cake donuts.