Homemade Churros Recipe

 

Classic Churros with Cinnamon Sugar

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
2. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball. Let the dough cool for a few minutes.

Heat the Oil:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, deep skillet to 375°F (190°C). The oil should be deep enough to fully submerge the churros.

Shape the Churros:

1. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a plastic zip-top bag with one corner cut off.
2. Pipe the dough into the hot oil, cutting it into strips with scissors or a knife. Fry only a few churros at a time to avoid overcrowding.

Fry the Churros:

1. Fry the churros until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove the churros from the oil and drain them on paper towels.

Coat the Churros:

1. In a shallow bowl, mix the sugar and ground cinnamon. While the churros are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.