Jul 14 2026
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Churros Recipe

Inspired by La Mesa
Time45m
Serves6

Fried dough pastries dusted with cinnamon sugar.

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Ingredients

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Churro Dough

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

Method

Prepare the Churro Dough

  1. 1

    Boil the Mixture

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Flour

    Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball. Allow this dough to cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla

    Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and well combined.

Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar

  1. 4

    Mix Cinnamon Sugar

    In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Set aside.

Fry the Churros

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

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

  2. 6

    Pipe the Dough

    Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting them to your desired length (about 4-6 inches).

  3. 7

    Fry Until Golden

    Fry the churros for 2-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.

  4. 8

    Drain and Coat

    Remove the churros from the oil and drain on paper towels. While still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.

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