Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastries rolled in cinnamon sugar.
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Frying
Method
Prepare the Churro Dough
- 1
Boil the Liquid
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-high heat.
- 2
Add the Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until the dough is smooth and well combined.
Make the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 4
Combine Sugar and Cinnamon
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
Fry the Churros
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe the Churros
Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Carefully pipe 4-6 inch long strips of dough directly into the hot oil.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Use tongs to turn them as needed.
- 8