Orange-Glazed Crullers
Taste of Home
"I enjoy preparing these lovely treats with my grandchildren," notes Muriel Lerdal of Humboldt, Iowa. "The make-ahead dough is great for a gathering."
SERVINGS: 36
CATEGORY: Breakfast/Brunch
METHOD: Deep-Frying
TIME: Prep: 25 min. + rising Cook: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- GLAZE:
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Beat in the milk, butter, sugar, salt and eggs. Beat in 2 cups of flour until smooth. Add remaining flour. 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 18-in. x 9-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, until golden, about 1 minute on each side, turning with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients; brush over warm crullers. Yield: about 3 dozen.