Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastries rolled in cinnamon sugar.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Coating
Frying
Method
Dough Preparation
- 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. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to 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.
Coating Preparation
- 4
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Set aside for coating the churros later.
Frying
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe Dough
Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe strips of dough (about 6 inches long) into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- 7
Fry Churros
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 8