Description
Churro donuts bring Spanish street fair magic into home kitchens with crispy cinnamon-sugar coatings and golden-brown perfection. Warm pastry delights wait for you to savor sweet comfort in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 1 large egg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and apply a light coating of grease to the donut pan to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon using a whisk to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Create a separate mixture by whisking together the sugar, egg, milk, and melted butter until the ingredients are fully integrated and smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring carefully to maintain a light texture. Mix only until the ingredients are just combined, avoiding overmixing which can result in dense donuts.
- Transfer the batter into the donut pan, carefully filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the donuts transform into a golden-brown hue and a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- While the donuts are cooling, create a cinnamon-sugar coating by combining the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Once the donuts have slightly cooled and firmed up, delicately roll each one in the fragrant mixture, ensuring an even, generous coating.
Notes
- Gentle mixing prevents tough donuts by keeping gluten development minimal, ensuring a soft, tender texture.
- Precise pan filling prevents overflow and creates uniform donuts with perfect shape and consistent baking.
- Room temperature ingredients help batter blend smoothly and promote even cooking throughout the donuts.
- Non-stick spray or parchment paper makes removing baked donuts easier and prevents potential sticking issues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg