French Crullers
When I was in high school, occasionally I would go to Dunkin Donuts to get these funny little crullers that were different from the typical donut. They had little edges and were much more moist and tender on the inside. Little did I know how that taste experience would shape my personal taste in the future.
When I was in high school, occasionally I would go to Dunkin Donuts to get these funny little crullers that were different from the typical donut. They had little edges and were much more moist and tender on the inside. Little did I know how that taste experience would shape my personal taste in the future.
At the C.I.A. we were taught a number of baking principles and procedures, one of which is called Pate a choux. This is a versatile pastry that can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. I would then use this many times throughout my career without giving it a thought that this was in fact the batter used to create that delicious cruller from my youth.
At the C.I.A. we were taught a number of baking principles and procedures, one of which is called Pate a choux. This is a versatile pastry that can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. I would then use this many times throughout my career without giving it a thought that this was in fact the batter used to create that delicious cruller from my youth.
On one of my first trips up to Portsmouth, NH my wife and I were chatting with the front desk host at the inn where we were staying. When we asked for some recommendations on where to eat, he mentioned a little cafe just across the bridge in Kittery, Maine. It was about a 30 minute walk from our room and in the summer is a great way to get some fresh air. He asked us if we liked French Crullers. I said I loved them (though I hadn't had one in about 20 years). He said that they are known for them.
On one of my first trips up to Portsmouth, NH my wife and I were chatting with the front desk host at the inn where we were staying. When we asked for some recommendations on where to eat, he mentioned a little cafe just across the bridge in Kittery, Maine. It was about a 30 minute walk from our room and in the summer is a great way to get some fresh air. He asked us if we liked French Crullers. I said I loved them (though I hadn't had one in about 20 years). He said that they are known for them.
Needless to say, they were amazing, and when in line, amazingly it seemed every single person bought one, two, or more. They were as good as advertised and I pledged to come back to Grasso to replicate the recipe. We fry these up every morning for breakfast upon request and also offer them during our evening events at school. It is one of the students' favorite treats. Kaitlyn, one of our students, even stopped by Lil's on a family vacation to see if I was telling the truth. She is now a Lil's convert too!
Needless to say, they were amazing, and when in line, amazingly it seemed every single person bought one, two, or more. They were as good as advertised and I pledged to come back to Grasso to replicate the recipe. We fry these up every morning for breakfast upon request and also offer them during our evening events at school. It is one of the students' favorite treats. Kaitlyn, one of our students, even stopped by Lil's on a family vacation to see if I was telling the truth. She is now a Lil's convert too!
