Churros
Crispy and golden Churros coated in cinnamon sugar, with a soft and tender center. These delicious fried pastries are perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Oil for frying
For Coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For Chocolate Dip (Optional)
- 100 g dark or milk chocolate
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Make the dough: Add water, butter, sugar, and salt to a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add flour: Remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Cool slightly: Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Prepare for frying: Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle.
- Heat the oil: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Pipe the churros: Carefully pipe strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting each piece with scissors or a knife.
- Fry: Fry for about 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp.
- Drain: Remove the churros and place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Coat: Mix sugar and cinnamon, then roll the warm churros in the mixture.
- Serve: Serve warm with chocolate sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.