Description
Indulgent churros poppers bring Spanish street charm straight to homemade kitchens, delivering crispy cinnamon-sugar delights with rich chocolate dipping sauce. Compact, golden nuggets promise pure dessert pleasure that will delight sweet seekers and casual entertainers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Fats and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for coating)
Flavor Enhancers and Spices:
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) ground cinnamon
Frying and Sauces:
- 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable oil
- Chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Craft a robust liquid base by combining water, butter, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan, heating until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat and vigorously incorporate flour, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a cohesive, smooth dough ball that effortlessly separates from the pan’s sides.
- Allow the dough to rest and cool for several minutes, enabling it to stabilize and develop optimal texture.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing vessel and methodically integrate eggs, one at a time, ensuring each addition is thoroughly blended until the dough achieves a lustrous, silky consistency.
- Infuse the dough with vanilla extract, gently folding to distribute the aromatic essence evenly.
- Prepare a deep frying vessel, heating vegetable oil to precisely 350F, monitoring temperature with a culinary thermometer to guarantee consistent cooking.
- Load the dough into a piping apparatus equipped with a decorative tip, carefully extruding compact 1-inch segments directly into the simmering oil.
- Fry the poppers in modest clusters, rotating periodically to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and crisp exterior.
- Extract the poppers using a perforated utensil, allowing excess oil to drain on absorbent paper towels.
- Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow receptacle, enthusiastically coating the warm poppers to create a sweet, fragrant exterior.
- Present the churro poppers immediately, accompanied by decadent dipping sauces like rich chocolate or luxurious caramel for an indulgent experience.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure precise oil temperature, preventing undercooked or burnt poppers.
- Pipe dough quickly and confidently into hot oil to maintain consistent size and shape of poppers.
- Cool dough slightly before adding eggs to prevent scrambling and ensure smooth, glossy texture.
- Work in small batches during frying to maintain oil temperature and achieve evenly golden-brown poppers.
- Pat poppers gently with paper towels to remove excess oil, keeping them crispy and light.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and add xanthan gum.
- Create flavor variations by adding orange zest, almond extract, or chocolate chips to the dough.
- Store leftover poppers in an airtight container and reheat in oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg