Churros Recipe

Churros Recipe

Servings: 8 people

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, cold
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • In a medium saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt.
    • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
    • Remove from heat and immediately stir in the flour all at once with a wooden spoon.
    • Return to the heat and stir constantly for another 2 minutes to release extra moisture and partially cook the flour. The dough should form a smooth ball and a thin film will develop on the bottom of the pan.
    • Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat on medium speed for 2 minutes to cool the mixture slightly.
    • Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next. Beat until the dough is smooth and forms a thick ribbon when lifted.
  2. Heat the Oil:
    • Pour vegetable oil into a pot to a depth of 2 inches.
    • Heat the oil to 370°F, using a clip-on thermometer to monitor the temperature. Keep the oil between 350-370°F while frying.
  3. Pipe and Fry the Churros:
    • Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large open star tip (such as Wilton 1M).
    • Pipe 6-inch lengths of dough into the hot oil, cutting each length with scissors.
    • Fry the churros for about 1 1/2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Flip with tongs and fry the other side for another 1 1/2 minutes.
    • Fry in batches, about 5-6 churros at a time.
    • Transfer fried churros to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  4. Coat the Churros:
    • In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
    • Roll the warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
  5. Serve:
    • Serve the churros warm and enjoy!