Churros Recipe
Crispy fried dough pastries, dusted with cinnamon sugar.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Cinnamon Sugar
Frying
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add the all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition. The dough should be smooth and slightly sticky.
Preparing Cinnamon Sugar
- 4
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Frying Churros
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large, heavy pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can use a candy thermometer to check the temperature.
- 6
Pipe the Dough
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle. Once the oil is hot, carefully pipe strips of dough (about 4-6 inches long) directly into the oil. Don't overcrowd the pot.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to turn them as needed.
- 8
