Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsLos PortalesChurros Recipe

Churros Recipe

Inspired by Los Portales
Time45m
Serves12

Fried dough pastries coated in sugar.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a medium saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Mix in Flour

    Once the mixture is boiling, remove it from heat and stir in the all-purpose flour until fully combined and a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Add Eggs

    Allow the dough to cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Pipe the Churros

    Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Once the oil is hot, pipe strips of dough into the oil, cutting them to your desired length.

  3. 6

    Fry Until Golden

    Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Coating

  1. 7

    Prepare the Sugar Coating

    In a shallow dish, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.

  2. 8

    Coat the Churros

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

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