Churros Poppers
Recipe: #12012
February 01, 2014
"Churros. Takes me back to my childhood, such a comfort food! These little tidbits are so easy to pop in your mouth, but also so addicting. Better make two batches - one for you and one to share! From lovebakesgoodcakes.com."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (131.5 g)
- Calories 302
- Total Fat - 7.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 1 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 294.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 57.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.2 g
- Sugars - 32.8 g
- Protein - 3.3 g
- Calcium - 13.6 mg
- Iron - 0.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 0 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a medium bowl or brown paper bag, combine the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; set aside.
Step 2
Fill your deep fryer with oil to about 2 1/2 inches deep. Heat to 375°F.
Step 3
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, 2 1/2 tbsp. sugar, salt and 2 tbsp. vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil and then remove from the heat.
Step 4
Stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
Step 5
When the dough is cool enough to handle, roll into balls about the size of walnuts.
Step 6
Fry 3-4 dough balls at a time until golden brown. Remove from the oil and immediately shake or toss the churro bites in the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture. Remove to a plate while you repeat the process with the remaining dough. Hands off till you're through!
Tips
- Deep Fryer
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting oil for frying, make sure to use one with a high smoke point, such as vegetable oil.
- When measuring the flour, make sure to spoon it into the measuring cup and level off the top for accurate measurements.
- Replace the vegetable oil with coconut oil for a tropical flavor. This substitution adds a subtle sweetness and a hint of coconut flavor to the churro poppers, making them even more delicious!
- Replace the all-purpose flour with almond flour for a nutty flavor. This substitution adds a nutty flavor to the churro poppers, making them even more irresistible!
Chocolate Churro Poppers In a medium bowl or brown paper bag, combine the 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup cocoa powder; set aside. Follow the same instructions as the original recipe, but instead of rolling the dough into balls, use a pastry bag with a star tip to pipe the dough into 3-4 inch strips. Fry the strips until golden brown and then toss in the chocolate-cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Chocolate-Cinnamon-Sugar Donut Holes Follow the same instructions as the original recipe, but instead of rolling the dough into balls, use a teaspoon to scoop out the dough and drop small balls into the hot oil. Fry the balls until golden brown and then toss in the chocolate-cinnamon-sugar mixture.
: Spanish Hot Chocolate: : Spanish hot chocolate is the perfect accompaniment to churros poppers. It is rich, creamy, and delicious. The combination of the sweet and spicy flavors of the churros poppers with the creamy sweetness of the hot chocolate is sure to be a hit!
Tortilla Española: Tortilla Española is a traditional Spanish dish that is a great accompaniment to Spanish hot chocolate. It is made with eggs, potatoes, and onions and is a savory dish that has a great balance of flavors. The richness of the hot chocolate pairs perfectly with the savory flavors of the Tortilla Española, making it a great addition to this classic Spanish treat.
FAQ
Q: How much oil do I need for frying the churros?
A: You will need about 3 cups of oil for frying the churros, depending on the instructions of your deep fryer.
Q: How long should I fry the churros?
A: The time for frying the churros will depend on the size and shape of the churros. Generally, it will take about 3-4 minutes per batch. Make sure to monitor the temperature of the oil and the churros to ensure they are cooked through.
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Fun facts:
The traditional churro was created by Spanish shepherds in the early 1600s, who had to find a way to make a quick and easy snack while out in the fields.
The famous Mexican singer and actor, Pedro Infante, was known to love churros and even wrote a song about them!