Churros Recipe
Crispy dough pastries dusted with sugar.
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
For Frying and Dusting
Method
Preparing the Churro Dough
- 1
Heat the Mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Add Flour
Once the mixture reaches a boil, remove it from heat and stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth and shiny.
Frying the Churros
- 4
- 5
Prepare the Piping Bag
Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- 6
Fry the Churros
Carefully pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil. Fry the churros until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to turn them as needed.
- 7
Drain the Churros
Remove the fried churros from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Dusting the Churros
- 8
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- 9
