Churros
These homemade churros are warm, crisp, and sweet, perfectly coated in cinnamon sugar, an easy treat you can make right in your kitchen without the intimidation of deep frying.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup Water The base of the dough.
- 1/4 cup Butter Adds flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Sugar For balance in the dough.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
- 1 cup All-purpose flour Provides structure.
- 2 large Eggs Best at room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Optional for aroma.
- 2 cups Oil for frying Use neutral oil with high smoke point.
For the coating
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar For the sweet coating.
- 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon Mixed with sugar for coating.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Stir in flour all at once, cooking until it forms a smooth dough ball that pulls away from the pan, about one minute.
- Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool for five minutes before adding the vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing until glossy.
- Prepare your frying oil in a heavy pot or deep skillet, heating it to 350-360 degrees F.
Cooking
- Pipe churros, about four to six inches long, directly into the hot oil, ensuring not to crowd the pot.
- Fry until deep golden brown, about two to four minutes total, turning as needed.
- Remove churros and place them on a paper towel-lined tray, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture while warm.
Notes
For variations, try filled churros, spiced sugar, or gluten-free options. Fried churros are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated. Serve with a delicious dip like chocolate ganache or warm caramel.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 8g
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