Churros Recipe
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Frying
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil Water Mixture
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, unsalted butter, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 2
Add Dry Ingredients
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the all-purpose flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball of dough.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating Preparation
- 4
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Frying the Churros
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large, deep saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe Churros
Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Carefully pipe strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them to your desired length.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil.
- 8
