Description
This recipe makes tender, crispy churros with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. They’re perfect for enjoying yourself or sharing with others. These churros are sure to make everyone happy.
Ingredients
For the Churro Dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour — the base for the churros dough
- 1 cup water — hydrates the dough and helps with texture
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar — adds sweetness to the dough
- 2 tablespoons butter — provides richness and moisture to the dough
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract — enhances the flavor of the churros
- 1/4 teaspoon salt — balances sweetness and enhances overall flavor
- 1 egg — adds structure and richness to the dough
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil — enough to fill your frying pan about 2 inches deep; necessary for deep frying the churros
For Coating:
- Extra granulated sugar + ground cinnamon — for rolling cooked churros
Instructions
Step 1 — Prepare the Dough: In a saucepan, mix water, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Heat it until boiling. Then, add flour and stir until the dough forms a ball.
Step 2 — Cool and Add Eggs: Let the dough cool for a few minutes. Then, add eggs one at a time. Mix well until the batter is smooth.
Step 3 — Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Test the oil by dropping a small dough piece; it should bubble vigorously.
Step 4 — Pipe the Churros: Put the dough in a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe out 4 to 6-inch strips into the hot oil, cutting them to the right length.
Step 5 — Fry Until Golden: Fry the churros for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and place on paper towels to drain oil.
Step 6 — Coat in Sugar: While warm, roll the churros in sugar and cinnamon for that classic sweetness.
Notes
- Dough Consistency — The dough should be smooth and sticky, not too wet. This texture helps the churros keep their shape while frying.
- Frying Temperature — Make sure the oil is hot, around 350°F. This temperature makes the churros golden without soaking up too much oil.
- Use the Right Piping Tip — A star-shaped tip is best for piping the dough. It creates the classic churro ridges that catch the cinnamon sugar.
- Presentation Ideas — Serve churros warm, dusted with cinnamon sugar. Enjoy them with melted chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
- Storage Tips — Churros are best eaten fresh. If you must store them, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for a few hours. Reheat them in the oven before serving to get them crispy again.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking, Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 Servings
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g