Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastry with cinnamon and sugar.
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Frying
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil Water and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a boil.
- 2
Add Flour
Remove the saucepan from heat, and quickly add 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool for a few minutes, then add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating Preparation
- 4
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
Frying Churros
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or a large pot, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe the Dough
Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Once the oil is hot, carefully pipe 4-6 inch lengths of dough directly into the oil, cutting the dough with scissors.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry 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.
- 8
