Description
These Churro Sourdough Popovers are the ultimate way to use your sourdough discard. A total game-changer for brunch or dessert, they take the dramatic, airy lift of a classic popover and dress it up in a buttery, cinnamon-sugar coating. With a crisp exterior and a tender, custard-like center, these golden treats deliver the iconic flavor of a fresh churro with the signature tang of sourdough.
Ingredients
For the Popovers
- 1/2 cup unfed sourdough discard
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Churro Coating
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Pan
Place your popover pan or muffin tin in the oven and preheat at 450°F for 20 to 30 minutes. This ensures the pan is ‘screaming hot’ to create the necessary steam for the rise.
Step 2: Whisk the Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sourdough discard, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Add the flour and salt, whisking until the batter is smooth and thin.
Step 3: Rest the Batter
Let the batter sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. This crucial step allows the flour to fully hydrate for a better puff.
Step 4: Fill and Bake
Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and grease it quickly. Pour the batter in until each cup is slightly over halfway full.
Step 5: Two-Stage Baking
Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes. Without opening the oven door, reduce the heat to 350°F and bake for another 20 minutes until golden and high.
Step 6: Apply the Churro Finish
While the popovers are still hot, brush them with the additional 1/4 cup of melted butter and immediately roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Notes
The ‘No-Peek’ Rule: Strictly avoid opening the oven door during the baking process. Opening the door releases the steam trapped inside the popovers, which will cause them to collapse instantly.
Storage Tips: Popovers are best served immediately while crisp. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for 1 day and reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to restore the crunch; the microwave is not recommended as it makes them gummy.
Serving Variation: For an authentic churro experience, serve these with a small bowl of warm chocolate ganache or salted caramel sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popover
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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