Churros Recipe
Fried twisted soft dough topped with sugar, cinnamon & honey
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Ingredients
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Dough
Topping
Frying
Method
Making the Dough
- 1
Prepare the Mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once the mixture is boiling, remove it from the heat and stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball. Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
After the dough has cooled slightly, add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Frying the Churros
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Pipe the Dough
Using a star-shaped piping tip, fill a piping bag with the dough. Pipe strips of dough about 4-6 inches long directly into the hot oil.
- 6
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Topping the Churros
- 7
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon.
- 8
- 9
Serve with Honey
Drizzle honey over the churros before serving or serve it on the side for dipping.
