Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastries coated in sugar and cinnamon.
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Coating
Frying
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
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, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Add Flour
Once the mixture reaches a boil, remove it from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball. Allow it to cool for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and well combined.
Coating Preparation
- 4
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Set aside for later use.
Frying Churros
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe the Churros
Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with the churro dough. Once the oil is hot, carefully pipe strips of dough directly into the oil, cutting them to your desired length with scissors.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 8