Churros Recipe
Crispy fried dough rolled in cinnamon sugar.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Frying
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 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 heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
- 2
Add Flour
Once the water mixture is boiling, remove it from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Mix until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Add Eggs
Let the dough cool for a few minutes, then add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
- 4
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Fry the Churros
- 5
Heat 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 Churros
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Once the oil is hot, carefully pipe strips of dough directly into the hot 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 golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 8