Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastries rolled in cinnamon 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. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once the mixture reaches a boil, remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Let the dough cool for a few minutes, then add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Lastly, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
Cinnamon Sugar Preparation
- 4
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Frying
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large, deep pot, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe Churros
Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-6 inch strips directly into the hot oil, cutting them off with scissors.
- 7
Fry Churros
Fry the churros in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 8
