Description
Crispy french toast churro bites bring Mexican street fair magic right to breakfast tables. Cinnamon-sugar coated golden morsels deliver sweet nostalgia with delightful crunch, promising pure morning indulgence you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Eggs:
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (Brioche, Texas Toast, or French bread)
- 2 large eggs
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for tossing)
Sauces (Optional):
- Chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Transform stale bread into bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform 1-inch dimensions to create perfect churro-inspired morsels.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a spacious mixing bowl until the liquid blend achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently immerse bread cubes into the aromatic egg mixture, allowing each piece to absorb the flavorful liquid without becoming overly saturated.
- Heat a large skillet with butter, creating a golden, sizzling surface that promises crisp exterior and tender interior for each toast bite.
- Carefully place soaked bread cubes into the heated skillet, maintaining sufficient spacing to ensure even cooking and optimal crispiness.
- Rotate the cubes periodically, achieving a uniform golden-brown caramelization on all sides that signals perfect doneness.
- While toast bites are cooling slightly, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish, creating a sweet coating mixture.
- Roll warm churro bites through the cinnamon-sugar blend, ensuring each morsel is generously and evenly coated with the fragrant mixture.
- Transfer the sugar-crusted bites to a serving platter, allowing any excess sugar to settle and create a delicate, sparkling exterior.
- Serve immediately while warm, optionally accompanied by chocolate or caramel dipping sauce for an indulgent treat.
Notes
- Swap regular bread for gluten-free or whole wheat options to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Let bread cubes sit out for a few hours or overnight to slightly dry out, ensuring a crispier texture when fried.
- Use day-old bread to prevent soggy churro bites and enhance the overall crunch and flavor absorption.
- Cut bread cubes uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent golden-brown color during frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg