Jul 13 2026

Churros Recipe

Time45m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Churro Dough

Sugar Coating

Method

Prepare the Churro Dough

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil.

  2. 2

    Add Flour

    Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Eggs

    Let the dough cool for a minute, then add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and elastic. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Prepare Sugar Coating

  1. 4

    Mix Sugar and Cinnamon

    In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Set aside for coating the churros.

Fry the Churros

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a large, deep skillet or saucepan, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Pipe the Dough

    Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting the dough with scissors.

  3. 7

    Fry Until Golden Brown

    Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.

  4. 8

    Drain and Coat

    Remove the churros from the oil and drain on paper towels. While still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.

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