Description
Irresistible churros poppers bring Mexican street snack magic to home kitchens. Quick dessert bites combine crispy exterior with sweet cinnamon sugar coating, offering delightful comfort you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml/16 fl oz) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) water
- 1 cup (125 g/4.4 oz) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g/3.5 oz) granulated sugar (for coating)
- ¼ cup (57 g/2 oz) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsps (25 g/0.9 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (2.5 g/0.1 oz) ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml/0.08 fl oz) vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp (1.5 g/0.05 oz) salt
- chocolate sauce
- caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Base: In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt, heating until the mixture reaches a vigorous boil.
- Create Dough: Reduce heat and swiftly incorporate flour, stirring until the mixture forms a smooth, cohesive dough ball that cleanly separates from the pan’s sides.
- Develop Texture: Cool the dough briefly, then transfer to a mixing bowl and methodically blend in eggs one at a time, creating a glossy, elastic consistency.
- Enhance Flavor: Gently fold in vanilla extract, ensuring even distribution of the aromatic essence.
- Heat Oil: Warm vegetable oil in a deep frying vessel to 350F, carefully monitoring temperature with a culinary thermometer.
- Pipe and Fry: Load the dough into a piping bag with a decorative tip, extruding compact segments directly into the simmering oil. Fry in small batches, rotating to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and crisp texture.
- Finish and Serve: Drain poppers on absorbent paper, then enthusiastically coat with a cinnamon-sugar mixture. Plate immediately, accompanied by decadent chocolate or caramel dipping sauces for an indulgent treat.
Notes
- Optimize Oil Temperature: Maintain a consistent 350F using a thermometer to prevent soggy or burnt churros, ensuring crispy, golden-brown exteriors with perfectly cooked interiors.
- Pipe Technique Matters: Use a star-tipped piping bag for authentic ridged texture, cutting uniform 1-inch segments with oiled scissors to prevent sticking and achieve consistent size.
- Prevent Dough Lumps: Mix flour vigorously and continuously when incorporating into hot liquid mixture, eliminating potential flour clumps for a smooth, silky churro dough consistency.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, adding 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum to maintain proper texture and prevent crumbling during frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 0.3 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg