ORANGE-GLAZED CRULLERS

Orange-Glazed Crullers image

"I enjoy preparing these lovely treats with my grandchildren," notes Muriel Lerdal of Humboldt, Iowa. "The make-ahead dough is great for a gathering." -Muriel Lerdal, Humboldt, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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. , 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. , 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, 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.