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Best Churro Recipe

Best Churro Recipe

This Best Churro Recipe delivers crispy, golden churros with a tender, airy interior and a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Made using simple pantry staples, it’s quick to prepare and perfect for snacking or entertaining. Enjoy these versatile churros plain or with a variety of dips like chocolate, caramel, or dulce de leche, and customize them to suit gluten-free or vegan diets.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 12-16 churros 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Dough Ingredients

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

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Frying

  • Vegetable oil (for frying, enough to fill a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan about 2-3 inches deep)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Start by boiling water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan until the mixture comes together and the butter melts fully. Remove from heat, then stir in the flour all at once. Mix vigorously until the dough forms a smooth ball that pulls away from the pan.
  2. Incorporate Eggs: Allow the dough to cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time. This step is crucial for creating a light, pipeable dough that isn’t too runny or stiff.
  3. Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pan or deep fryer, heating it to about 350°F (175°C). Maintaining the right temperature ensures the churros cook evenly without absorbing too much oil.
  4. Pipe and Fry: Place the dough in a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Carefully pipe 4-6 inch strips directly into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until they’re golden brown and crispy on all sides.
  5. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Using a slotted spoon, transfer fried churros to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Immediately toss them in a bowl of cinnamon sugar while they’re still warm, ensuring each churro is coated perfectly.

Notes

  • The dough should be smooth and thick but still pipeable — not too runny or overly dry.
  • Use a thermometer to keep your oil steady around 350°F to avoid greasy or undercooked churros.
  • Use a large star-shaped piping tip for the classic ridged texture that traps cinnamon sugar beautifully.
  • Toss churros in cinnamon sugar immediately after frying while still warm for best coating adherence.
  • Fry churros in small batches to avoid overcrowding and maintain oil temperature.
  • For vegan adaptation, use plant-based butter and flaxseed or chia seed eggs in place of regular butter and eggs.
  • To keep churros crispy when storing leftovers, avoid stacking them directly and separate layers with parchment paper.
  • Reheat churros in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free flour substitution)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 churros
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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