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Homemade Churros

Homemade Churros: Crispy Treats That Wow Everyone!

Homemade Churros are a must-try dessert with a crispy exterior and soft fluffy center that will wow everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 churros
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter can be replaced with margarine
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 large egg consider adding an additional egg if dry
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract can be omitted for less sweetness
For Frying and Coating
  • 2 cups vegetable oil can also use canola or peanut oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon adjust to taste

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Piping Bag
  • pot
  • Thermometer

Method
 

How to Make Homemade Churros
  1. In a saucepan, mix water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, stir in the all-purpose flour. Reduce heat and mix until smooth.
  3. Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract; blend until smooth.
  4. Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  5. In a pot, heat vegetable oil until it reaches 360°F.
  6. Pipe 6-inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry for about 2 minutes per side.
  7. Let the churros drain on paper towels.
  8. Roll the warm churros in a cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1churroCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Enjoy your churros warm, perhaps with a side of chocolate ganache for dipping.

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