Churro Donuts

Churro Donuts are a twist on a traditional, Mexican Churro. These donuts are made with Active Sourdough Starter to create a tender, flaky, and pillowy-soft texture. Furthermore, the exterior of the donuts is dusted with a cinnamon sugar mixture to give them that traditional Churro taste. Finally, these pastries are “fried” in an air fryer which gives the exterior that deep-fried texture without the heavy feeling in your stomach afterward.

Hypoallergenic

Churro Donuts contain allergy-friendly ingredients. Most donuts contain dairy milk and eggs which makes it difficult for those with egg and dairy allergies to enjoy them.

Therefore, this recipe substitutes eggs for Unsweetened Applesauce. Unsweetened Applesauce has a similar consistency to eggs which makes it an easy substitution. Furthermore, instead of dairy milk, Oat Milk is used. Oat Milk has a thicker consistency than Almond Milk which makes it the better non-dairy milk substitute for baking.

Finally, Active Sourdough Starter is incorporated into the dough which helps reduce the gluten content. The longer you allow the dough to ferment and rise, the more reduced the gluten will be. The recipe itself calls for a minimum of 6 hours of rising time, however, you can let the dough rise for up to 24 hours.

In conclusion, these donuts are egg and dairy free, and gluten-reduced which makes these a delicious treat for all!

Churro Donuts Ingredients

• Organic, All Purpose Flour
• Coconut Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• Active Sourdough Starter
• Pink Salt
• Unsweetened Applesauce
• Oat Milk
• Unsalted Butter, Melted

The Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

• Granulated or Coconut Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together the ingredients.
2. Place the bowl off to the side (you will use this after the donuts have baked and slightly cooled).

Making the Donut Dough

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, pour all of the ingredients into the mixing bowl.
2. Then, allow the ingredients to mix until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
   • If your dough is not pulling away from the sides of the bowl, add 1 tbsp. of flour at a time. This will help the dough form. Similarly, if the dough is too dry, add 1 tbsp. more of Oat Milk at a time.
3. Next, place the lids onto the mixer and turn it on to speed 3.
4. Next, turn off the mixer and take out the dough.
5. Then, form the dough into a ball. Place the dough into a Banneton Bowl and cover it with a tea towel.
6. Finally, allow the dough to rise for a minimum of 6 hours prior to baking the donuts.

Place the Ingredients Into the Mixer

Form the Dough Into a Ball and Let It Rise

Frying the Sourdough Donuts

1. First, lightly flour a surface and a ball of donut dough.
2. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough until about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick.
3. Next, using a donut cutter, cut out rounds from the dough. Then, cut the rounds with the donut hole cutter (if desired). Re-form the ball, re-roll, and cut until all of the dough is used.
4. Then, place the unbaked donuts on a parchment-lined or nonstick baking sheet.
5. Next, lightly coat an air fryer basket with Avocado Oil.
6. Then, place 3 to 4 donuts in a single layer in the air fryer (the donuts should not be touching). Close the air fryer and set it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. Next, cook the donuts for 5-6 minutes in total, flipping halfway through until the donuts are golden brown. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all the donuts have been cooked.
   • To cook the donut holes, “fry” them for 3 minutes total.
8. Finally, transfer the donuts back to the baking sheet and allow them to cool.

Lightly Flour the Dough, Place on a Kitchen Surface, and Roll the Dough Out

Cut the Donut Shape Using a Donut Cutter

Place the Unbaked Donuts Onto a Nonstick Baking Sheet

Place the Donuts In the Air Fryer

“Fry” the Donuts

Rolling the Donuts into the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

1. Once the donuts have cooled slightly, brush them with melted butter.
2. Then, roll the donuts through the Cinnamon Sugar mixture.
3. Finally, serve them on a platter and enjoy!

Place “Fried” Donuts Back Onto a Baking Sheet

Dip the Donuts Into the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

The Churro Donuts are Ready to Eat!

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Churro Donuts

Yield: 24 Donuts

Prep Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes

Churro Donuts are a twist on a traditional, Mexican Churro. These donuts are made with Active Sourdough Starter to create a tender, flaky, and pillowy-soft texture. Furthermore, the exterior of the donuts is dusted with a cinnamon sugar mixture to give them that traditional Churro taste.

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Ingredients

Churro Donuts Ingredients

• 4 1/2 c. Organic, All Purpose Flour
• 3/4 c. Coconut Sugar
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 c. Active Sourdough Starter
• 1/4 tsp. Pink Salt
• 3/4 c. Unsweetened Applesauce
• 1 1/3 c. Oat Milk
• 1/2 c. Unsalted Butter, Melted

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

• 1 c. Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

For the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together the ingredients.
2. Place the bowl off to the side (you will use this after the donuts have baked and slightly cooled).

Making the Churro Donut Dough

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, pour all of the ingredients into the mixing bowl.
2. Then, allow the ingredients to mix until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. If your dough is not pulling away from the sides of the bowl, add 1 tbsp. of flour at a time. This will help the dough form. Similarly, if the dough is too dry, add 1 tbsp. more of Oat Milk at a time.
3. Next, place the lids onto the mixer and turn it on to speed 3.
4. Next, turn off the mixer and take out the dough.
5. Then, form the dough into a ball. Place the dough into a Banneton Bowl and cover it with a tea towel.
6. Finally, allow the dough to rise for a minimum of 6 hours prior to baking the donuts.

"Frying" the Donuts

1. First, lightly flour a surface and a ball of donut dough.
2. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough until about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick.
3. Next, using a donut cutter, cut out rounds from the dough. Then, cut the rounds with the donut hole cutter (if desired). Re-form the ball, re-roll, and cut until all of the dough is used.
4. Then, place the unbaked donuts on a parchment-lined or nonstick baking sheet.
5. Next, lightly coat an air fryer basket with Avocado Oil.
6. Then, place 3 to 4 donuts in a single layer in the air fryer (the donuts should not be touching). Close the air fryer and set it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. Next, cook the donuts for 5-6 minutes in total, flipping halfway through until the donuts are golden brown. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all the donuts have been cooked. To cook the donut holes, "fry" them for 3 minutes total.
8. Finally, transfer the donuts back to the baking sheet and allow them to cool.

Dipping the Donuts into the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

1. Once the donuts have cooled slightly, brush them with melted butter.
2. Then, roll the donuts through the Cinnamon Sugar mixture.
3. Finally, serve them on a platter and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 380Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 52mgCarbohydrates: 72gFiber: 2gSugar: 32gProtein: 5g