Cuisine Latin American Mexican Desserts Baked Churro Bites 4.4 (11) 6 Reviews 3 Photos These are very close to the regular deep fried churros. Serve with hot chocolate, or dipped in a chocolate sauce. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on March 13, 2023 Save Rate Print Share 3 3 3 Baked Churro Bites – “Just As Good, If Not Better?” I’m not a very skeptical person in general, but whenever I hear about a baked version of a recipe that’s usually deep-fried, and they say it’s, “just as good, if not better,” I simply don’t believe it. And, that’s because it’s never true. But, every once in a while, the results are so close that we can forgive a little bit of hyperbole, and these baked churros are a great example. No, they don’t have the same crispy, crusty exterior the fried version features, but what they do have is pretty much everything else. The interior texture, and flavor are virtually identical; and if you use a star tip to pipe them, so is the appearance. Plus, they’re both perfect dipped into thick, rich, Spanish-style hot chocolate, which may be the most important similarity. You hear people say that churro dough is identical to the ubiquitous “pate choux,” but I don’t agree. If you do use that classic French dough, you’ll get something that’s lighter, eggier, and much more hollow. So, I’ve tweaked the proportions to get something a little denser, and I think closer to a “real” churro. By the way, stay tuned for the Spanish-style hot chocolate, which will be the next video. But, no matter how you decide to enjoy yours, I really hope you give these a try soon. Enjoy! Baked Churro Bites 4.4 (11) Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Cool Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Servings: 30 Yield: 30 churro bites Save Rate Print Share Ingredients 1 1/4 cups water 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter 2 packed tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing on before sugaring cooking spray Cinnamon Sugar: 1/3 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Combine water, butter, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Add flour all at once and cook, stirring, until a soft, sticky dough ball forms, and a starchy film coats the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes. Continue cooking for about 1 minute more, scraping the film off the bottom of the pan as you stir. You won’t have a clean bottom surface, but some will be reabsorbed by the dough. Transfer to a bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Add in vanilla extract and eggs, 1 at a time, and mix in using a spatula. The mixture will separate at first, but eventually it will smear together into a sticky dough. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with silpat mats or parchment paper. Transfer dough into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip (I used a number 356 tip). Pipe out 3 to 4 inch ropes onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced a few inches apart. Use the back of a knife to “cut” through dough at the end of each piping, to get a clean end. Since this makes 28 to 30 bite-sized churros, pipe 14 to 15 onto each baking sheet. Once piped, spray tops of the churros with vegetable oil spray, and then spray water generously all over the pan. Bake in the preheated oven until churros are puffed and the edges are browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off the oven, and open the door for about 10 seconds to vent heat. Close the door, leaving it open about 8 to 12 inches, and let churros rest in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, and working in batches of 6 at a time, brush them lightly with melted butter, and then toss to coat in a bag of cinnamon sugar. Chef John I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 60 Calories 3g Fat 7g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 30 Calories 60 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Cholesterol 20mg 7% Sodium 65mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 3g Protein 1g 2% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 7mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 13mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved