Churros Recipe
Crispy fried dough pastries rolled in cinnamon sugar.
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
For Frying
Method
Making the Churro Dough
- 1
Boil the Liquid
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, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Add the Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- 3
Incorporate the Eggs
Allow the dough to cool for a few minutes. Then, add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the dough is smooth and well combined.
Preparing the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 4
Mix the Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
Frying the Churros
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat 2 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. Pipe 4 to 6-inch long strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors as you go.
- 7
Fry the Churros
Fry the churros in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil.
- 8