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Churros
Homemade Churros are a classic and deliciously irresistible treat!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 17 Churros
Calories: 98 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- vegetable oil or canola oil or corn oil, for frying
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 3 pieces
- 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 large egg room temperature preferred
Topping
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Fill a large pan with 2-inches of oil. Heat over medium heat to 360-365°F.
- Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Carefully add the vanilla extract and flour and reduce the heat to low. Stir until mixture a ball forms. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Once slightly cooled, mix in the egg. The mixture will be slightly thicker than mashed potatoes.
- Transfer dough to a sturdy piping bag fitted with a large star tip (such as Wilton 8).
- Once oil has reached 360-365°F, carefully pipe a 3 to 4-inch line of the dough into your oil (keep the tip close to the oil to prevent splashing and use a knife or kitchen shears to snip the dough from the tip).
- Fry 2-3 churros at a time for about 90 seconds. Use tongs to flip them over and cook for an additional 90 seconds until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate once cooked and cool for one minute.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon for topping in a shallow bowl. Roll the warm churro in the sugar mixture. Enjoy warm.
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Notes
- The dough will be very thick when mixing in the egg, use a wooden spoon.
- You will need a sturdy pastry bag and a large star tip (I used a Wilton 8) to pipe your churros.
- Make sure that the temperature returns to 360-365°F before frying subsequent batches of churros.
- Make sure that the temperature returns to 360-365°F before frying subsequent batches of churros.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1churro
Calories
98
(5%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
73mg
(3%)
Potassium
11mg
(0%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 17Churros
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1churro | |
| Calories | 98 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.