This churro recipe is made with simple, pantry-staple ingredients, fried to golden perfection and rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients for Churros
Churros are a sweet treat typically made from piped dough, fried until golden, then tossed in cinnamon sugar.
Butter: Use unsalted butter for the best results. If using salted, skip the salt in the recipe. Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness. Vanilla: Flavors the dough. All-purpose flour: The base to this recipe is all-purpose flour. Other types of flour have not been tested in this recipe. Egg: Eggs bind the ingredients together and add moisture. For even mixing, ensure the egg is at room temperature. Cinnamon Sugar: This is the coating these churros are rolled in adding a sweet finish with a hint of spice.
Oil for Frying
For frying, use vegetable oil, canola oil, or corn oil (or peanut oil) as they have high smoke points and a neutral flavor.
How to Make Churros
This churro recipe is perfect for enjoying by itself, but I love to add a dipping sauce like chocolate sauce or salted caramel sauce.
Tips for Frying Churros
For the best churros, ensure the oil is between 360-365°F using a thermometer. Lower temperature makes them soggy, while higher temperatures result in burnt outsides and raw insides. Monitor the oil temperature while frying. Fry 2-3 churros at a time to prevent a significant temperature drop and avoid soggy churros. Allow the oil to return to the proper frying temperature between batches. Maintain consistent medium heat for frying. Start heating the oil before making the dough to reach the right temperature. Avoid rapidly increasing the heat between batches to prevent burnt and raw inside churros.
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