Description
Crispy fried dough pastry coated in cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until a smooth ball forms.
- Return to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Transfer dough to a bowl and let cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 375°F (190°C).
- Spoon dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting the dough with scissors. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Immediately toss warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Churros can be served with chocolate sauce or dulce de leche for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: churros, cinnamon sugar, fried dough, dessert, Spanish pastry