Jul 14 2026

Churros Recipe

Time45m
Serves6

Crispy churros dusted with cinnamon sugar.

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Ingredients

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Churro Batter

Cinnamon Sugar

Method

Prepare the Churro Batter

  1. 1

    Combine 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. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts.

  2. 2

    Add Flour

    Once the butter is melted, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball of dough.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Eggs

    Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fully combined.

Prepare Cinnamon Sugar

  1. 4

    Mix Cinnamon Sugar

    In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Set aside.

Fry the Churros

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Pipe Churros

    Transfer the churro batter into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Carefully pipe 4-6 inch long strips of dough directly into the hot oil.

  3. 7

    Fry and Drain

    Fry the churros until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove the churros from the oil and drain on paper towels.

  4. 8

    Coat with Cinnamon Sugar

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

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