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Delicious Baked Churro Bites Recipe

Delicious Baked Churro Bites Recipe
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Delicious Baked Churro Bites are a healthier twist on the classic fried churro. These airy, golden treats are piped into bite-sized pieces and baked until perfectly crispy, then coated in a fragrant cinnamon sugar mixture. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert without the heaviness of frying.

Ingredients

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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

For brushing before sugar coating

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

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 butter, brown sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the flour all at once. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes until a soft, sticky dough forms and a starchy film appears on the pan’s bottom. Continue stirring for another minute, scraping up the film as the dough absorbs it.
  2. Cool and Incorporate Eggs: Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool for 10 minutes. Add vanilla essence. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly with a spatula after each addition. The mixture may look separated at first but will become smooth and sticky.
  3. Prepare for Piping and Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a star tip with the dough. Pipe 3 to 4-inch ropes onto the sheets, spacing them apart, and use a knife’s back to cut each rope’s end.
  4. Bake the Churros: Lightly spray the churros with vegetable oil spray and mist the pans with water. Bake until puffed and golden at the edges, about 20-25 minutes. Turn off the oven, briefly open the door, then close it leaving it ajar about 8-12 inches. Let churros rest in the warm oven for 10 minutes.
  5. Finish with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove churros from the oven. Working in batches of six, brush each with melted butter, place them in a bag with cinnamon sugar, and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use chilled butter for the dough to ensure proper dough consistency.
  • Let the dough cool before adding eggs to avoid scrambling them.
  • Use a star piping tip for classic churro ridges but any large star tip will work.
  • Smoking the oven door to keep heat in helps achieve the perfect texture.
  • Serve churro bites fresh to enjoy their crispiness.

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