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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball. Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add Eggs
Add 2 large eggs to the dough one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
- 4
Prepare Oil for Frying
In a deep frying pan, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Frying Churros
- 5
Pipe the Dough
Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Carefully pipe 4-6 inch long strips of dough into the hot oil.
- 6
Fry Until Golden Brown
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. You may need to fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- 7
Drain Excess Oil
Once golden brown, remove the churros from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 8
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon.
- 9