Churros Recipe
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Coating
Frying
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil Water Mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons 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 the mixture is boiling, remove it from heat and stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour using a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool for a few minutes, then add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth.
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 for later use.
Frying Churros
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large, deep pot, heat 4 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 tip. Carefully pipe 4 to 6-inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Be sure not to overcrowd the pot.
- 8