Description
Homemade churros are a delectable treat that brings the fun of a fair right into your kitchen. These crispy, golden-brown pastries have a soft center and are generously coated in cinnamon sugar, creating an irresistible flavor that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, serve them warm with rich chocolate sauce for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- Chocolate sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until it forms a dough ball. Remove from heat and cool for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and pipe long strips onto parchment paper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully fry churro strips until golden brown on all sides (about 2-3 minutes), flipping halfway through.
- Remove churros from oil and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture while warm. Serve with chocolate sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg