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Delicious Baked Churro Bites Recipe

Delicious Baked Churro Bites Recipe
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These delicious baked churro bites are a healthier twist on the classic fried churros. Made with a simple choux pastry dough, baked until golden and puffed, then rolled in a sweet and fragrant cinnamon sugar mixture. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing dessert or snack that’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
  • 2 packed tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 1/4 cups plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing before adding sugar)

For the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, chilled unsalted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer. Once simmering, add the flour all at once and cook, stirring constantly, until a soft, sticky dough ball forms and a starchy film is visible on the pan’s bottom, about 5 minutes. Continue cooking for an additional minute while scraping up the film to incorporate into the dough.
  2. Cool and Incorporate Eggs: Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Stir in the vanilla essence. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth and sticky, even if it appears separated at first.
  3. Prepare for Piping and Baking: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with silpat mats or parchment paper. Transfer the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip (ideally number 356). Pipe 3 to 4-inch ropes onto the sheets, spacing them a few inches apart. Use the back of a knife to cut the dough cleanly at the end of each rope.
  4. Bake the Churros: Lightly spray the tops of the piped dough with vegetable oil spray and generously mist the entire pan with water. Bake until churros are puffed and edges turn golden brown, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Then, turn off the oven, open the door briefly to release heat, close it but leave slightly ajar (8 to 12 inches). Let churros rest in the warm oven for 10 minutes.
  5. Finish with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove churros from the oven. Working with 6 at a time, brush each lightly with melted butter, then place them into a bag filled with the cinnamon sugar mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Repeat until all churros are coated. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Using chilled butter in the initial dough preparation helps achieve the right texture.
  • Patience when adding eggs is key; dough will look separated before becoming smooth.
  • Leave space between churros when piping to ensure even baking.
  • Resting churros in a slightly ajar oven after baking helps them dry crisp and prevents sogginess.
  • Serve churro bites immediately for the best texture and flavor.

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