Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Frying
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- 2
Add Flour
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the all-purpose flour until a smooth dough forms. Return to low heat and stir for 1-2 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl. Allow it to cool for a minute, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
Cinnamon Sugar Preparation
- 4
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside for later use.
Frying
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep saucepan or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Ensure there’s enough oil for frying without the dough touching the bottom.
- 6
Pipe Churros
Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, fill the bag with the churro dough. Pipe 4-6 inch long strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors to release.
- 7
Fry Churros
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- 8