Churros Recipe
Crispy fried dough with cinnamon and sugar.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Coating
Frying
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil the Mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Coating Preparation
- 4
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Frying
- 5
- 6
Pipe the Dough
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Carefully pipe 4-6 inch long strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-4 minutes. Remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon.
- 8
