Churro Recipe

Churros

There’s nothing like a fresh homemade churro. Easily one of my favorite treats! They’re crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside and they have the most irresistable flavor. Plus they’re easier to make than you’d think. Always a crowd favorite! Plan on two per person or pipe out longer churros.

Prep: 10min

Total: 35min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 139 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 37 mg, Sugar 11 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (250ml) water
• 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, (diced into small cubes)
• 1 Tbsp (13g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup (141g) all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil, (for frying)
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instruction:

1. For the coating whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish, set aside.
2. Heat about 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. While oil is heating prepare batter. Reduce burner temperature as needed once oil reaches 360 degrees to maintain that temperature.
3. Add water, butter, sugar and salt to a large saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. Add flour reduce heat to medium-low and cook and stir constantly with a rubber spatula until mixture comes together and is smooth (a few lumps in it are fine).
5. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl, let cool 5 minutes.
6. Add vanilla and egg to flour mixture then blend immediately with an electric mixer. Blend until mixture comes together and is smooth (it will separate at first but keep mixing it will come together).
7. Transfer to a 16-inch piping bag fitted with a rounded star tip (no bigger than 1/2-inch). I recommend using the Ateco 845 or 846.
8. Carefully pipe mixture into preheated oil, into about 6-inch lengths, cut end with clean scissors.
9. Let fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to dry briefly then transfer to cinnamon sugar mixture and roll to coat.
10. Repeat process with remaining dough (frying no more than 5 at once). Serve warm with chocolate ganache or caramel sauce for dipping if desired.

Easy Homemade Churros

Easy homemade churros are a sweet delight you can make at home with just 9 ingredients, perfect coated in cinnamon sugar or dipped in melted chocolate ganache.

Prep: 10min

Total: 45min

Yield: 16

Nutrition Facts: calories 3579 Calories, Fat 292 g, Saturated Fat 127 g, Trans Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 804 mg, Sodium 2309 mg, Carbohydrate 183 g, Fiber 20 g, Sugar 75 g, Protein 41 g

Ingredients:

• 1 c. water
• 6 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Cinnamon sugar
• 3/4 c. dark chocolate chips
• 3/4 c. heavy cream
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Instruction:

1. Make churros: In a large saucepan over medium heat, add water, butter, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then add vanilla. Turn off heat and add flour and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until thickened, 30 seconds. Let mixture cool for 10 minutes.
2. To cooled mixture, using a hand mixer, beat in eggs one at a time until combined. Transfer mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip.
3. In a large pot over medium heat, add enough oil to come halfway up the sides and heat to 375°. Holding the piping bag a few inches above the oil, carefully pipe churros into 6″ long ropes. Use kitchen scissors to cut off dough from piping bag.
4. Fry until golden, 4 to 5 minutes, turning as necessary. Fry 3 to 4 churros at a time and let oil come back to 375° before each batch. Remove churros with a slotted spoon or tongs and immediately roll churros in cinnamon sugar, then place on a cooling rack.
5. Make chocolate dipping sauce: Place chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring heavy cream to a simmer. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and let sit 2 minutes. Add cinnamon and salt and whisk to combine.
6. Serve churros with chocolate dipping sauce.

How to Make Churros

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