Authentic Churros: Irresistibly Delicious and Easy to Make
These authentic churros are irresistibly delicious and easy to make, perfect for dipping in chocolate or caramel sauce.
Equipment
- large saucepan
- rubber spatula
- electric mixer
- piping bag
- thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, diced
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup white granulated sugar for cinnamon sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon for cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish to prepare the cinnamon sugar.
- Combine water, butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Stir in flour and mix until shiny and smooth.
- Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes in a bowl.
- Blend in vanilla extract and egg using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 360°F.
- Pipe 6-inch strips of dough into the hot oil and fry.
- Fry churros for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer churros to paper towels and roll in cinnamon sugar.
- Serve warm with chocolate or caramel sauce.
Notes
Ensure the oil is at 360°F before frying for optimal crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the frying pan and let the dough rest briefly before piping.