Churros Recipe
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Frying
Method
Prepare Churro Dough
- 1
Boil Ingredients
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
Mix Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until a dough forms.
- 3
Add Eggs
Allow the dough to cool for about 10 minutes. Then, add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and shiny.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 4
Make Cinnamon Sugar
In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Fry Churros
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large, deep saucepan or pot, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). You can use a thermometer to check the temperature.
- 6
Pipe Dough
Once the oil is hot, transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle.
- 7
Fry Churros
Carefully pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting the dough with a pair of kitchen scissors. Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- 8
