Orange-Glazed Crullers

Name: Orange-Glazed Crullers
Ingredients: 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; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

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
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Directions

1

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.
2

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.
3

Place on greased
4

. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 35-45 minutes.
5

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.