Description
Mexican churros poppers combine crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated pastry with rich chocolate dipping sauce. Delicate pastry shells bring sweet warmth to classic street snack lovers seeking authentic flavor experiences.
Ingredients
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Churros Poppers Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan, heating until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Immediately remove from heat and swiftly incorporate flour, stirring vigorously until a cohesive dough develops and pulls away from the pan’s sides.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Prepare a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heating oil to precisely 350°F, monitoring temperature with a culinary thermometer.
- Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip, carefully dropping bite-sized dollops directly into the sizzling oil.
- Fry the poppers, rotating occasionally, until they achieve a rich golden-brown exterior, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Extract poppers using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drip back into the fryer, then transfer to a paper towel-lined surface to absorb residual oil.
- While still warm, generously coat each popper in a mixture of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar, ensuring complete coverage.
- Serve immediately for optimal texture and temperature, presenting the churros poppers as an irresistible sweet treat.
Notes
- Swap out all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring a celiac-friendly treat.
- Control oil temperature precisely with a digital thermometer to prevent poppers from becoming greasy or undercooked.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding orange zest or almond extract to the dough for a unique twist.
- Use a small ice cream scoop for uniform poppers that cook evenly and look professionally crafted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 1800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg