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Best Churro Recipe

Best Churro Recipe

This Best Churro Recipe delivers crispy, golden churros with a soft, airy inside and a classic cinnamon sugar coating. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a quick and delicious treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests. Whether fried traditionally or baked for a healthier twist, these churros offer the perfect balance of crunch and tenderness, ideal for dipping in chocolate, caramel, or enjoying on their own.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 20 churros 1x

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 3 large eggs

Frying

  • Vegetable oil (enough for 2-3 inches deep in pot)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until the butter melts and the mixture boils. Remove from heat and immediately stir in all the flour at once, mixing vigorously until smooth. This step cooks the flour and ensures a light, airy churro interior.
  2. Incorporate the Eggs: Allow the dough to cool slightly. Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. The dough will become glossy and hold together, perfect for piping.
  3. Prepare the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to a depth of 2-3 inches. Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C), using a thermometer to maintain temperature for optimal crispiness.
  4. Pipe and Fry the Churros: Fit a large star tip onto a pastry bag and fill it with the churro dough. Pipe 4-6 inch strips directly into the hot oil, cutting the dough with scissors between each strip. Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Drain and Coat: Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. While still warm, toss churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly, enhancing their warmth and crunch.

Notes

  • Maintain oil temperature around 375°F to prevent soggy or burnt churros.
  • Mix cinnamon sugar fresh before coating for maximum flavor.
  • Fry in small batches to avoid temperature drop and uneven cooking.
  • Apply steady pressure when piping dough for uniform churros.
  • Let churros cool slightly before coating to avoid burning fingers, but coat while warm for best adhesion.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Spanish/Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 churros
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: churros, cinnamon sugar churros, fried dessert, Spanish dessert, easy churros, homemade churros, crispy churros