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3-Ingredient Fauxnuts With Maple Glaze

  • '1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry
  • thawed'
  • '1/2 cup powdered sugar'
  • '2 tablespoons maple syrup'
  • 'Canola oil (for frying; about 2 quarts)'
  • 'A 3" round cutter; 1" round cutter; deep-fry thermometer'

  1. Fold 1 pastry sheet into thirds lengthwise, then again into thirds crosswise
  2. Using a rolling pin, roll out into a 9x6" rectangle
  3. Fold into thirds again and roll out to a 9x3 1/2" rectangle
  4. Transfer to a baking sheet and chill 15 minutes
  5. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet
  6. Meanwhile, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, and 1 tsp
  7. water in a small bowl
  8. Using 3" cutter, punch out 3 rounds from 1 dough strip, then punch out center of each round with 1" cutter
  9. Transfer doughnuts to baking sheet
  10. Gather holes and scraps, re-roll, and punch out 1 more doughnut
  11. Repeat with second strip; you should have 8 doughnuts
  12. Fit a large heavy pot with thermometer and pour in oil to come 2" up sides of pot
  13. Heat oil over medium-high until thermometer registers 350ºF
  14. Working in 2 batches, fry doughnuts until golden brown, about 4 minute per side
  15. Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and let cool 2–3 minutes
  16. Drizzle with maple glaze and let set before serving