Jun 09 2026

Churros Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Fried dough pastry sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.

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Ingredients

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Churro Dough

Sugar Cinnamon Coating

Method

Prepare the Dough

  1. 1

    Boil the Liquid

    In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the Flour

    Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add the flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Eggs

    Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth.

Heat the Oil

  1. 4

    Prepare for Frying

    In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough into it; if it sizzles, it's ready.

Pipe and Fry

  1. 5

    Pipe the Dough

    Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.

  2. 6

    Fry Until Golden

    Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.

  3. 7

    Drain and Cool

    Once golden, remove the churros with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Coat and Serve

  1. 8

    Mix Sugar and Cinnamon

    In a shallow dish, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.

  2. 9

    Coat the Churros

    While the churros are still warm, roll them in the sugar-cinnamon mixture until fully coated.

  3. 10

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the churros warm with a side of chocolate sauce or dulce de leche for dipping.

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