Homemade Churros
Homemade churros are a delightful treat that brings the warmth of fairs right to your kitchen. These golden, crispy pastries are coated in cinnamon sugar and have a soft, fluffy center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion—be it a sweet snack or festive dessert—churros can be enjoyed plain or with rich chocolate sauce for dipping. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create this irresistible dessert that will impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 churros 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (adjust to taste)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt until melted and bubbling. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until fully combined; let cool slightly before adding eggs.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to around 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe strips into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown on all sides (about 2 minutes per side). Remove with tongs and coat in cinnamon sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent greasy churros. - Experiment with different spices in the sugar coating or add toppings like chocolate sauce or dulce de leche for added flavor.