Crullers (Twisted)
All-purpose flour, granulated sugar and eggs come together in this vegetarian — 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground nutmeg and salt and set aside.
- Cream the softened butter with the sugar until light, then beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until a soft dough forms, then chill it for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1cm thick, cut it into strips roughly 12cm long, and twist each strip a few times before pinching the ends together.
- Heat the oil in a deep heavy pan to 180C (360F), checking the temperature carefully as accurate heat keeps the crullers from absorbing grease.
- Fry the twisted crullers a few at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until they are puffed and golden brown all over.
- Lift them out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, then dust with sugar while still warm and serve.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Whisk
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
Tips & common questions
How long does Crullers (Twisted) take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Crullers (Twisted) vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Crullers (Twisted) is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Cinnamon twist.jpg by Dvortygirl, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.