Cinnamon Churros Recipe
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
For Frying
Method
Prepare the Churro Dough
- 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. Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Add Flour
Once the mixture is boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of 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. Then, add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 4
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Fry the Churros
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe the Dough
Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Once the oil is hot, pipe 4-6 inch lengths of dough directly into the hot oil.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 8