Churro Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Coating
Frying
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil Water and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of unsalted butter. Heat over medium-high heat until boiling.
- 2
Mix in Flour, Sugar, and Salt
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt until the mixture forms a ball.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes, then add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Frying Churros
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Pipe Dough
Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4 to 6-inch long strips of dough directly into the hot oil.
- 6
Fry Until Golden Brown
Fry the churros for about 2-4 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.
Coating Churros
- 7
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
- 8
