Churros Recipe
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Frying
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Mix Flour
Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in all-purpose flour until fully combined and the dough forms a ball.
- 3
Add Eggs
Let the dough cool for about 10 minutes. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating Preparation
- 4
Combine Sugar and Cinnamon
In a shallow bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
Frying and Serving
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe Churros
Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe long strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them to the desired length with scissors.
- 7
Fry Churros
Fry the churros until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes. Remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 8
- 9
Serve
Serve the churros warm, with chocolate sauce or caramel for dipping, if desired.
