Description
Delicious bites of fried dough made from sourdough discard, coated in cinnamon sugar for a sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup active sourdough starter discard (unfed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or neutral oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (about 2 cups, depending on pan size)
- For Cinnamon Sugar Coating: 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Whisk together discard, egg, melted butter, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; fold the dry ingredients into the wet until a soft dough forms.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar by mixing sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
- Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion dough into walnut-sized balls, rolling them lightly for smoother surfaces.
- Carefully lower several balls into the hot oil, frying in batches until all sides are golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per batch.
- Transfer bites to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and immediately toss in the cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
- Serve hot or at room temperature with optional dips like chocolate ganache or dulce de leche.
Notes
For extra richness, brush warm bites with melted butter before tossing in cinnamon sugar. Use a thermometer to ensure oil is at the right temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sourdough bakers, churro bites, cinnamon sugar, dessert, frying
