Fried Churros Recipe
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Coating
Frying
Method
Prepare Churro Dough
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons 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 stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until a dough forms.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Let the dough cool for a few minutes, then add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Heat Oil
- 4
Prepare for Frying
In a large, deep pot, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Pipe and Fry Churros
- 5
Pipe Churros
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-6 inch long strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them off with scissors.
- 6
Fry Churros
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels.
Coat Churros
- 7
Prepare Coating
In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon.
- 8
Serve
- 9
Enjoy!
Serve the churros warm with a side of chocolate sauce or dulce de leche for dipping.