Churros Recipe
Warm cinnamon churros included in 3-Course Family Style Chicken Meals and Lunch Boxes, or available a la carte.
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Frying
Method
Prepare the Churro Dough
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Let the dough cool for a few minutes, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Make Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 4
Combine Sugar and Cinnamon
In a shallow bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly combined. Set aside.
Fry the Churros
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large, deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). You can check the temperature with a thermometer or by frying a small piece of dough.
- 6
Pipe Churros
Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Carefully pipe strips of dough (about 6 inches long) into the hot oil.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 8
Serve
- 9
Enjoy
Serve the churros warm with a side of chocolate sauce or dulce de leche for dipping, if desired.
