Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar
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Ingredients
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Dough
Cinnamon Sugar
Frying
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Boil the Liquid
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 stir in the all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool for a few minutes, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- 4
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Frying the Churros
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe the Dough
Using a pastry bag fitted with a star tip, pipe the dough into the hot oil in long strips, about 4-6 inches long.
- 7
Fry the Churros
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.
- 8