Maple Sea Salt Crullers

crispy custardy perfection

I don’t think I’ve turned my oven on since May — it’s just too damn hot! I’ve missed baking at home and sharing what I make with you guys. But, it’s a good thing my job is also my hobby, and I’ve been creating lots of yummy delicious things at work over the past couple of weeks. These crullers have been our weekend brunch pastry special this summer and they are quite perfect. After a few tests and tweaks I created my ideal cruller, crisp and light on the outside and custardy yet airy on the inside. The maple glaze gives the crullers that classic donut shop taste while the pops of sea salt make them kind of super addicting. These are pretty fast and easy to make, however do make sure you have an instant read thermometer on hand, it’s quintessential for frying good donuts. And get creative with however you want to finish these crullers, make a seasonal fruit glaze or just roll them in cinnamon sugar (like a churro, my favorite).