Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Frying
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Boil the Mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once the mixture is boiling, remove it from heat and immediately add 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball.
- 3
Cool and Add Eggs
Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough, mixing well until smooth and fully incorporated.
Fry the Churros
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Pipe the Dough
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.
- 6
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove them from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.
Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
- 7
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a shallow bowl, mix together 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.
