Description
Enjoy authentic homemade churros with a crispy exterior, soft interior, and a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for dessert or a snack, served with chocolate or dulce de leche!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Stir until the butter melts and the mixture reaches a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate the Flour: Remove from heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Cool and Add Eggs: Let the dough cool for a few minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep pan and heat to 375°F (190°C).
- Pipe the Churros: Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped tip. Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors.
- Fry Until Golden: Fry the churros in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crisp.
- Drain and Coat: Remove the churros and drain on a paper towel. While still warm, roll them in a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with chocolate sauce, caramel, or dulce de leche for dipping.
Notes
- Chocolate-Filled Churros: Use a piping bag to fill churros with melted chocolate.
- Spiced Sugar Coating: Mix in nutmeg or cardamom with cinnamon sugar for a unique twist.
- Baked Churros: For a healthier option, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Vegan Churros: Replace butter with coconut oil and eggs with a flax egg substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dessert, snack
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: Spanish, Latin American
Keywords: churros recipe, homemade churros, easy churros, Spanish dessert, fried dough recipe