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Delicious Baked Churro Bites Recipe

Delicious Baked Churro Bites Recipe
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These Delicious Baked Churro Bites offer a lighter twist on the classic fried treat by baking the dough until golden and crispy. Coated with a fragrant cinnamon sugar blend and brushed with melted butter, these bite-sized churros are perfect for snacking or dessert. The recipe uses a simple choux dough that’s piped into shapes and baked, providing the authentic churro texture with less oil and less fuss.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 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)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 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, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add all the flour at once, stirring constantly until a soft, sticky dough ball forms and a starchy film appears on the pan bottom, about 5 minutes. Continue stirring and scraping for an additional minute to incorporate the film into the dough.
  2. Cool and Incorporate Eggs: Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly with a spatula after each to form a smooth, sticky dough.
  3. Prepare for Piping and Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheets with silpat mats or parchment. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a star tip (number 356) with dough. Pipe 3-4 inch ropes onto sheets, spacing a few inches apart. Use a knife to cut the dough at the pipe end.
  4. Bake the Churros: Lightly spray churros with vegetable oil and mist pan with water. Bake 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden at edges. Turn off oven, open door briefly to release heat, then close leaving it ajar 8-12 inches. Let churros rest inside for 10 minutes.
  5. Finish with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove churros and brush lightly with melted butter working in batches of six. Place them in a bag with cinnamon sugar and toss gently to coat. Repeat until all churros are coated. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • For best texture, use chilled butter as specified.
  • Patience when mixing eggs ensures the dough is smooth and well combined.
  • If you lack a pastry bag with star tip, a ziplock bag with a corner cut can work as an alternative.
  • Resting churros in the slightly ajar oven helps maintain crispiness.
  • Serve churros warm for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in oven for crispiness.

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