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Authentic Churros Recipe

This Churros recipe is often found at fairs. Enjoy these snack size churros rolled in a cinnamon sugar coating. Get creative and dip in chocolate or Nutella.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 328 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Choux Pastry Dough
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 3 large eggs
  • oil for frying (I used coconut oil) - 3 to 4 cups
Cinnamon-Sugar Mix
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Chocolate Dipping Sauce
  • 4 ounce bar 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Choux Pastry Dough
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, vanilla, butter, sugar, and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and add sifted flour stirring for 1 minute.
  3. Put mixture in a medium bowl. On low speed, add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until incorporated. After each addition dough should look soft and glossy. Spoon mixture into a pastry bag with a large star tip.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch-oven on medium high heat reaching 350°F. Carefully pipe out batter into a couple of inch lengths up to the diameter of the pan, but do not over crowd the pan.
  5. Fry for 30-40 seconds, flipping once, until deep golden brown all over. Using a slotted spoon transfer churros to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
  6. Cinnamon-Sugar mix
  7. Whisk together the sugar and cinnamon. Roll churros in cinnamon sugar mix or place mix in a shaker decanter and sprinkle over the churros. Serve immediately.
  8. Chocolate Dipping Sauce
  9. Break chocolate in small pieces and place in a medium saucepan with butter, water, sugar and corn syrup.
  10. Bring ingredients to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  11. Continue to cook at a soft boil for 10 minutes. Lower heat if the sauce begins to boil above the rim of the saucepan.
  12. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  13. Serve warm or cool and place in the refrigerator in a jar with a cover. Reheat in the microwave or small saucepan on medium heat.

Notes

  • If batter appears to be too thin, add a tablespoon (or more) at a time of sifted flour. The consistency may vary depending on the size of eggs used.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 328kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 128mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 29g (58%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 328

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 328kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 128mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 29g 58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.