Disney Parks Churro Bites

Recipe originally posted on Disney’s official Disney Parks blog.

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Disney Parks Churro Bites

  • Total time: 1 Hour
  • Servings: About 2 Dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Water
  • 8 Tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon, divided
  • 1 1/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 Eggs (see note)
  • 1 1/2 Cups Vegetable or Canola Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar

Directions

  • 1)

    Combine water, butter, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring pot to rolling boil.

  • 2)

    Reduce heat to low.

  • 3)

    Add flour and stir vigorously until mix forms a ball. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-7 min.

  • 4)

    Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until combined. Set aside.

  • 5)

    Heat oil in medium skillet or 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat or until temperature reaches 350°F.

  • 6)

    Spoon dough into piping bag fitted with large star tip. Option 1: Pipe 1-inch strip of dough over saucepan, cut with knife, and drop into hot oil. Repeat until churro bites fill saucepan with room to fry. Option 2: Pipe 1-inch strips of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and chill in freezer for 45 minutes to an hour. Fry in multiple batches.

  • 7)

    Fry churro bites until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon or mesh spider strainer.

  • 8)

    Drain churro bites on paper towel.

  • 9)

    Mix sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. Toss in churro bites until coated. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Original recipe calls for 3 eggs but I ended up using 5 eggs to get the right consistency.

Source: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/04/cooking-up-the-magic-create-disneymagicmoments-at-home-with-disney-parks-churro-bites-recipe/