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homemade churros

Easy Homemade Churros

5 from 1 vote
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these classic treats are made from a simple choux pastry and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water Creates steam for puffing
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar For the dough
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Provides structure
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature
  • 4 cups vegetable oil For frying
  • ½ cup granulated sugar For the coating
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Mix with coating sugar

Equipment

  • 1 heavy-bottomed pot For maintaining oil temperature
  • 1 piping bag Heavy duty or canvas
  • 1 large star tip Creates crispy ridges
  • 1 Kitchen thermometer Crucial for frying
  • 1 scissors To cut dough lengths

Method
 

  1. Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling.
  2. Reduce heat to low, add flour all at once, and stir vigorously until a smooth ball forms.
    mixing flour into hot liquid for churros
  3. Transfer dough to a bowl, cool for 5 minutes, then beat in the eggs one at a time until glossy.
  4. Transfer the dough to a sturdy piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
    scooping churro dough into a canvas piping bag
  5. Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and pipe 6-inch lengths of dough into the pot, cutting with scissors.
  6. Fry for about 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown all over.
    frying churros in hot oil until deep golden brown
  7. Remove from oil, drain briefly, and toss immediately in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 110gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Make sure your oil stays at a consistent 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oil is too hot, the outside will burn before the inside cooks through.

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