Description
Delightful churros poppers made with a crispy, golden fried dough rolled in a fragrant cinnamon sugar mixture. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, these bite-sized treats combine the classic flavors of churros with a fun popper shape, making them ideal for dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Churro Dough
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frying & Coating
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Boil liquid ingredients: In a medium saucepan, bring the water, unsalted butter, and salt to a rolling boil to ensure the butter fully melts and the mixture is hot.
- Make the dough: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the all-purpose flour vigorously until a smooth dough forms, leaving the sides of the pan clean.
- Incorporate eggs and flavor: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to create a glossy, elastic dough. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Heat oil for frying: Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot and heat it to 375°F (190°C) to achieve the ideal temperature for frying the churro poppers, ensuring they cook evenly and become crispy.
- Prepare piping bag: Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped tip to create the signature churro ridges and even dough strips.
- Fry the churro poppers: Pipe 1-inch strips of dough carefully into the hot oil, frying them until they are golden brown and crispy, turning as needed for even cooking.
- Drain and coat: Remove the fried churro poppers with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels to remove excess oil, then immediately roll them in a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to coat.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is consistently at 375°F (190°C) for crisp, non-greasy churros.
- Use a star tip to achieve the classic churro ridged texture for better sugar adherence.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off as a substitute.
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in an oven to regain crispness.
