Churro Cinnamon Roll Bites

Steps

• Dough: Stir the yeast and sugar into the warm milk and let stand until foamy.
  ⏱ Start 8 min timer
• Dough: Whisk in the egg and melted butter, stir in salt and flour, and knead 8 minutes until smooth.
• Rise: Cover and let rise until doubled.
  ⏱ Start 60 min timer
• Fill: Roll into a 14x10 inch rectangle, spread with softened butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up tightly.
• Shape: Slice the log into 24 small pieces, about 3/4 inch each. Arrange on a tray, cover loosely, and let puff slightly.
  ⏱ Start 15 min timer
• Fry: Heat the oil in a deep pot to 175°C (350°F). Fry the pieces in small batches, turning once, until deeply golden all over.
  ⏱ Start 3 min timer

  Tip: Small batches only — crowding the pot drops the oil temperature and the pieces absorb grease instead of frying crisp.

• Coat: Lift straight from the oil onto a rack to drain a few seconds, then toss immediately in the cinnamon sugar while still hot.

  Tip: The sugar needs the residual oil and heat to stick. Wait too long and it just slides off.