Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEl Pollo LocoTwo Churros Recipe

Two Churros Recipe

Inspired by El Pollo Loco
Time30m
Serves2

Make Two Churros Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Churro Dough

Topping

Method

Preparing the Churro Dough

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Add Flour

    Once the mixture is boiling, remove it from heat and immediately stir in the flour. Mix until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

  3. 3

    Cool and Add Egg

    Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes. Once cooled, add the egg and mix until fully incorporated. The dough should be smooth and slightly sticky.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Pastry Bag

    Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

Frying the Churros

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Pipe the Dough

    Once the oil is hot, pipe the dough into the oil in long strips, about 6 inches long. Cut the dough with scissors to release it into the oil.

  3. 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 and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Coating Churros

  1. 8

    Mix Sugar and Cinnamon

    In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping.

  2. 9

    Coat the Churros

    While the churros are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.

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