Jul 14 2026

Churros Recipe

Time40m
Serves12

Make Churros Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Churro Dough

Cinnamon Sugar

For Frying

Method

Prepare the Churro Dough

  1. 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. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add Flour

    Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

  3. 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 elastic.

Prepare Cinnamon Sugar

  1. 4

    Mix Cinnamon Sugar

    In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.

Fry the Churros

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a large, deep pot, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Pipe Churros

    Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Once the oil is hot, pipe strips of dough directly into the oil, cutting them to your desired length with scissors.

  3. 7

    Fry Until Golden Brown

    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.

  4. 8

    Coat with Cinnamon Sugar

    While the churros are still warm, roll them in the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.

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