Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastries coated in cinnamon sugar.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Coating
Frying
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
Frying Churros
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Pipe the Churros
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe strips of dough (about 4-6 inches long) into the hot oil.
- 6
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros in batches until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels.
Coating
- 7
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
In a shallow bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- 8