Churros Recipe
Deep-fried dough pastries rolled in cinnamon sugar.
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Cinnamon Sugar
Frying
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil 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 the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and quickly add 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
Cinnamon Sugar Preparation
- 4
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Frying Churros
- 5
Preheat Oil
In a large pot, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe Dough
Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe strips of dough directly into the hot oil, about 4-6 inches long. Fry a few churros at a time to avoid overcrowding.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil.
- 8