Tag: easy churros

Churros are happiness in fried dough form.

Crunchy on the outside. Soft on the inside. Rolled in cinnamon sugar. Dipped in warm chocolate. 30 minutes. No passport required.

Ingredients

Makes 12-16 churros.

• 1 cup water
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Chocolate Sauce:

• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup heavy cream

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough

1. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low. Add flour all at once. Stir vigorously until dough forms a ball (about 2 minutes).
3. Remove from heat. Cool 5 minutes.

Step 2: Add Eggs

1. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla.
2. Dough should be thick, glossy, and pipeable.

Step 3: Heat Oil

1. Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).

Step 4: Pipe and Fry

1. Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip.
2. Pipe 4-5 inch strips directly into hot oil, cutting with scissors.
3. Fry 2-3 minutes until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.

Step 5: Coat and Serve

1. Mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll warm churros in the mixture.
2. Make chocolate sauce: microwave chocolate chips and cream in 30-second bursts until smooth.
3. Serve churros warm with chocolate sauce for dipping.

Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 12-16 churros

Difficulty: Easy

Storage Notes

Best Fresh:

Churros are best eaten immediately. Leftovers get soft.

Reheat:

Air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes. Oven at 375°F for 5-7 minutes.

Pro Tip:

Use a star tip for those classic churro ridges. They hold the cinnamon sugar better.