Description
Delightful bite-sized churros coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 2 ½ tbsps (37.5 ml) sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) vegetable oil
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (120 ml) granulated sugar
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Blend granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl or paper bag, creating a sweet coating for the churros poppers.
- Warm oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 375°F (190°C), establishing the ideal frying temperature for crisp, golden bites.
- Merge water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil in a saucepan, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil before removing from heat.
- Rapidly fold flour into the hot liquid, stirring energetically until a uniform, smooth dough emerges and cleanly separates from the pan’s edges.
- Shape cooled dough into compact spheres using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, then carefully lower them into the hot oil in small batches of 3-4 to ensure even cooking.
- Fry the poppers until they transform into rich, amber-toned delicacies, approximately 4-5 minutes per batch, watching for consistent crispiness.
- Extract the fried poppers from the oil and generously coat them in the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, allowing the residual heat to create a tantalizingly sweet exterior.
- Plate the warm churros poppers as a standalone indulgence or pair with luxurious chocolate or caramel dipping sauce for an extra layer of decadence.
Notes
Ensure oil is heated properly and avoid overcrowding for perfect churros.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 poppers
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg