Description
Churros are a beloved Spanish treat, consisting of fried dough pastry, typically in a ridged, elongated shape. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they are often dusted with cinnamon sugar for a sweet and flavorful coating. Churros are commonly enjoyed as a snack or dessert, either on their own or accompanied by dipping sauces like chocolate or caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 quarts oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
- 1/2 cup white sugar, for coating
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for coating
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.
- Once the mixture is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat. Quickly stir in the all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a thick, smooth dough. It should pull away from the sides of the saucepan.
- In a deep-fryer or a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat 2 quarts of oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Use a candy thermometer to ensure accuracy.
- While the oil is heating, prepare a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Fill the piping bag with the churro dough.
- Once the oil reaches the proper temperature, carefully pipe 4 to 6-inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, using kitchen scissors to cut the dough from the piping tip.
- Fry the churros in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the fryer. Fry each batch for 5-7 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy, turning them occasionally for even cooking.
- While they are frying, mix together the remaining 1/2 cup of white sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish or plate.
- Once they are cooked, remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon or tongs and immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they are well coated.
- They are best served warm and fresh. Enjoy them on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce, such as chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or dulce de leche.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0g