Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastries dusted with cinnamon sugar.
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Cinnamon Sugar
Frying
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Cinnamon Sugar Preparation
- 4
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside for later use.
Frying Churros
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 360°F (180°C).
- 6
Pipe Churros
Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Carefully pipe strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting them to desired lengths with scissors.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 8