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Churros

Churros

Crispy fried dough pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar, served with rich chocolate sauce. Spanish-Mexican breakfast treat.

20
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 pieces Eggs
  • 0.25 cup Sugar
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 piece Egg
  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 4 cups Oil
  • 1 cup Chocolate sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 1 cup water, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

    💡 Ice bath immediately to stop cooking and preserve color. Do not skip the salt in the water.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup all-purpose flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until dough forms a ball.

    💡 Beat until smooth

  3. 3

    Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Let rest for 5 minutes.

    💡 Dough should be smooth

  4. 4

    Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep pot or Dutch oven.

    💡 Maintain oil temperature - too hot burns, too cool makes greasy food.

  5. 5

    Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into hot oil, cutting with scissors.

    💡 Drain on paper

  6. 6

    Fry churros for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden brown.

    💡 Coat while still warm

  7. 7

    Drain on paper towels and immediately roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture.

    💡 Warm chocolate is best