Churros Recipe
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Coating
Frying Oil
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Prepare wet ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine water, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt.
- 2
Add oil and incorporate flour
Stir in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add 1 cup all-purpose flour all at once and continue stirring until the mixture forms a cohesive dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Cool and prepare piping
Remove dough from heat and let cool for 5–10 minutes until comfortable to handle. If using a piping bag with a star tip, fit the bag with the tip now.
Frying
- 4
Heat oil
Pour 4 cups vegetable oil into a heavy pot. Heat to 375°F (190°C). Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- 5
Pipe and fry churros
Fill a piping bag fitted with a large star tip with the cooled dough. Pipe 4–6 inch strips directly into the hot oil. Cut with scissors as you pipe.
- 6
Cook until golden
Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, until the churros are golden brown and crisp. Turn as needed for even color.
- 7
Drain
Transfer fried churros to a paper towel–lined tray to drain excess oil. Allow to cool slightly before coating.
Coating and Serving
- 8
Make cinnamon sugar
In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- 9
- 10
Serve
Serve churros warm with chocolate dipping sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
