Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Bites

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup water

02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour

06 - 1 large egg

→ For Frying

07 - 2 cups vegetable oil

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

02 - Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1 to 2 minutes.

03 - Remove saucepan from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes.

04 - Stir in the egg thoroughly until the dough becomes smooth and glossy. The dough will be thick and sticky.

05 - Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

06 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F.

07 - Pipe 1-inch pieces of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors or a knife. Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown for approximately 2 to 3 minutes.

08 - Remove the bites with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

09 - While still warm, toss churro bites in a bowl with the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.

10 - Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by chocolate sauce for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

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They're ready in under 40 minutes from start to finish, no resting dough required.
The piping bag trick makes them uniform and way more fun to cook than traditional churro sticks.
One batch feeds a crowd or becomes an irresistible personal snack supply.

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Oil temperature is everything—too cool and they're greasy; too hot and they're burned outside but raw inside. Invest in a cheap thermometer if you don't have one.
The piping bag trick only works if your dough is the right consistency, so don't skip that cooling period or add the egg while the dough is piping hot.

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