That moment you realize you can have churros every morning without the deep frying, your life will change. These Crispy Churro Waffles are best served warm and slathered in Nutella – but that’s just me.
Whenever I see churros on a dessert menu, it’s the obvious choice – I’ll ALWAYS order them. The warm, crispy shell and the fact that they come with a usual dipping sauce, reel me in. But that’s the thing – I always order them because I never make them at home. Let me confess – I hate deep frying at home. Don’t ask me why (I blame my mother, she also has this innate fear), bit it’s something I never do. So churros were out of the question, until now. Crispy Churro Waffles, made in a waffle maker, to the rescue!
The fun part about this is that it’s made with a popular dough in the baking world, called pate a choux. An eggy and versatile dough that can be used for everything from eclairs to profiteroles, and now, waffles, in either a savory or sweet recipe. Used in this waffle recipe, it delivers a crispy waffle with a delicious interior. Toss in cinnamon sugar and you’re ready to start the day, alongside a big cup of coffee. Good morning friends!
Crispy Churro Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 8 eggs
for topping:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
- In a saucepan, simmer water, sugar, and butter until it comes to a quick boil.
- Add all the flour quickly and with a wooden spoon, combine and stir for 2-3 minutes until a film forms at the bottom of the pot.
- Transfer to stand mixer or regular bowl and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, until all eggs are incorporated.
- Preheat and grease your waffle iron - scoop 1/2 cup of batter into center and cook waffles as directed by manufacturer, about 3-5 minutes each.
- Have sugar and cinnamon mixture ready and as waffles come out of waffle iron, toss on both sides. Serve warm with Nutella, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream.
