Description
Indulgent French toast churro bites blend cinnamon-sugar magic with crispy breakfast delight. Golden, crisp edges and sweet center promise a heavenly morning treat for breakfast lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (Brioche, Texas Toast, or French bread)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for tossing)
- Chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Transform day-old bread into uniform, bite-sized cubes, ensuring each piece measures approximately one inch for consistent cooking and optimal churro-like texture.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and ground cinnamon together in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Gently submerge bread cubes into the aromatic batter, allowing each piece to absorb the liquid thoroughly without becoming overly saturated.
- Heat a large skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling cooking surface for golden-brown transformation.
- Carefully transfer batter-coated bread cubes into the hot oil, ensuring they float freely without overcrowding the pan.
- Fry each cube until edges turn crisp and golden, rotating periodically to guarantee even caramelization on all surfaces.
- Remove churro bites using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drip back into the skillet.
- Immediately roll warm bites through a blend of granulated sugar and additional ground cinnamon, coating each piece generously.
- Transfer sugar-dusted churro bites to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly before serving.
- Present these delectable morsels warm, offering an irresistible combination of crispy exterior and tender, custardy interior.
Notes
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for the best texture and absorption of the egg mixture.
- Experiment with different bread types like brioche, challah, or cinnamon raisin for unique flavor variations.
- Cut bread into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and a consistent golden-brown exterior.
- Dust the churro bites with extra cinnamon sugar right after frying for an intense, authentic churro experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg