Jul 14 2026

Churros Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fried dough pastries rolled in cinnamon sugar.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Cinnamon Sugar

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine 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. 2

    Add Flour

    Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball.

  3. 3

    Cool and Add Eggs

    Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes, then add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  1. 4

    Combine Sugar and Cinnamon

    In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.

Frying Churros

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Pipe Churros

    Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe strips of dough (about 4-6 inches long) directly into the hot oil. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.

  3. 7

    Fry Until Golden

    Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.

  4. 8

    Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

    While the churros are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.

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