Churros Recipe
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Churros Recipe
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These homemade Churros taste best when I make them fresh at home using simple ingredients like butter, eggs, and warm spices. They're crispy on the outside, soft and spongy on the inside, and perfectly coated in cinnamon sugar, making them a delicious treat my family loves. It's an easy dessert ready in just 30 minutes, and perfect to prepare ahead of time.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter diced into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- vegetable oil for frying
Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Cinnamon Sugar:
- In a shallow dish, whisk together sugar and cinnamon, and set aside.
Make the Batter:
- Place water, unsalted butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Next, reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the flour with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Stir constantly until the mixture comes together and is shiny and smooth, with no lumps (a few tiny lumps are ok).
- Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl, and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Using a hand electric mixer, whisk in vanilla extract and the egg into the flour mixture until fully combined and smooth. The mixture may start to separate, keep mixing until its combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with 1/2 inch star tip, WiltonM1 works great.
Fry the Churros:
- Heat about 1 1/2-2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or deep cast-iron skillet over medium-high. The oil should reach 360 degrees Fahrenheit, use a candy thermometer to check the temperature.
- Carefully pipe the mixture into the preheated oil, pressing about 6-inch lengths of churros and cutting the end with clean kitchen scissors. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried churros to paper towels for about 2-3 minutes, after that toss them immediately into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Serve warm with chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
Notes
- The oil needs to be at 360°F before frying so the churros turn out perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside. If the oil gets too hot, they brown too fast and stay raw in the center. If it’s too cool, they soak up too much oil and turn greasy. I always use a thermometer to check the temperature and get that perfect golden texture every time.
- I avoid overcrowding the pan so each churro fries properly and stays crispy.
- Letting the dough rest for a few minutes before piping makes it easier to handle.
- I fry in small batches to keep the oil temperature steady and prevent soggy churros.
- Rolling the churros in cinnamon sugar while they are still warm helps the coating stick perfectly.
- Draining them on paper towels for a couple of minutes keeps them from getting greasy.
- Keep in mind that using a cold egg straight from the fridge works best for this recipe. It helps the dough come together properly and creates the right texture for piping and frying.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
103mg
(4%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
191IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10churros
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 191IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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