Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastries rolled in cinnamon sugar.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Cinnamon Sugar
Frying
Method
Dough Preparation
Boil Water Mixture
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.
Add Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Mix until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool slightly for about 5 minutes. Then, add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth and well combined.
Cinnamon Sugar Preparation
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Frying Churros
Heat Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Pipe Churros
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Carefully pipe 4-6 inch long strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors as needed.
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros in batches, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Drain Oil
Using a slotted spoon, remove the churros from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.