Churros Recipe
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
For Frying
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Bring 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 the mixture forms a ball.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Then, add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating Preparation
- 4
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Frying the Churros
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep saucepan, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe Churros
Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Carefully pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough 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 a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 8