Churros Recipe

Inspired by Jarocho

Time40m

Serves4

Fried dough pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar.

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Ingredients

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1
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
2
Add Flour
Once boiling, quickly add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the saucepan. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3
Cool and Add Eggs
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the dough cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.

4
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside for coating.

5
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
6
Pipe Churros
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped tip. Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.
7
Fry Churros
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary.
8
Drain and Coat
Once cooked, remove the churros with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. While still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.