Best Churros Recipe: Crispy, Sweet, and Absolutely Irresistible

Churros are a delightful treat that originated in Spain and have become a beloved dessert worldwide. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these cinnamon-sugar-coated wonders are perfect for any occasion. Here’s the best churros recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

For the Coating:

• ½ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Churros:

• 4 ounces butter
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose or plain flour
• 2 eggs, at room temperature

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare Your Work Station:

• Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Combine ½ cup sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon together in a shallow bowl. This will be used to coat your churros after frying. 🍚
• Setup for Cooked Churros: Line a large plate with a double layer of paper towel to drain the excess oil from your cooked churros. 🧻
• Heating the Oil: Fill a large pot or deep skillet with 1 ½ – 2 cups of oil for frying. 🛢️

2️⃣ Make the Best Churro Dough:

• Melting the Butter: Heat the butter in a medium-sized saucepan. 🧈
• Adding Ingredients: Add in the water, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally. 🌡️
• Incorporating the Flour: Add in the flour, stirring with a large wooden spoon until the mixture is well blended and forms a ball. 🍚
• Cooling the Dough: Take off the heat and allow the dough to cool for 10 minutes, or until it is just warm to the touch. ⏳
• Heating the Oil for Frying: While the dough is cooling, heat the oil over medium-high heat to 360°F (180°C). 🌡️
• Adding Eggs: Once the dough has cooled, add one egg, quickly beating until it is completely incorporated. (It may look like it’s not coming together, but keep beating!) 🥚 Repeat the process with the second egg until a dough forms. 🥚
• Preparing the Pastry Bag: Scoop the dough into a strong double-lined pastry bag with a large open star tip nozzle (Wilton 1M or Ateco 845/846 recommended). 🥄

3️⃣ Cook Churros:

• Oiling the Scissors: Lightly oil the blade end of your scissors and set them aside. ✂️
• Piping the Dough: Carefully pipe 5-6-inch long strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting the ends with oiled scissors. Fry 4-5 churros at a time to avoid over-crowding your pot. 🍳
• Frying: Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. 🔄
• Coating: Transfer the churros to the paper towel-lined plate for a few seconds to drain, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture. 🍩
• Repeating: Repeat with the remaining dough. 🍪
• Serving: Serve warm with melted chocolate, caramel sauce, fruit, or ice cream. 🍫🍮🍓🍦

Nutrition and Serving Information

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Calories: 150 Kcal per serving
• Servings: 4 servings

Enjoy these delicious churros fresh and warm, straight from your kitchen. Whether you dip them in chocolate, caramel, or enjoy them plain, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone!

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