Description
Churros from Spain dance with crispy, sugary magic right in your kitchen, waiting to delight your taste buds. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over these golden treats and watch your family smile with pure happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Coating and Garnish:
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Chocolate sauce
- Whipped cream
- Ice cream
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup water, ½ cup butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Heat to a rolling boil over medium, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from heat and dump 1 cup flour into the liquid. Stir rapidly until the mixture forms a smooth, cohesive ball in about 1-2 minutes.
- Allow the dough to rest for exactly 5 minutes so it cools slightly and prevents scrambling the eggs.
- Crack 2 large eggs into the dough one at a time. Mix thoroughly after each addition until the batter looks completely smooth. Fold in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Heat your oven to precisely 400F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Move the dough into a piping bag with a large star tip. Pipe 4-6 inch churro strips onto the prepared sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake the churros for 22 minutes at 400F until they turn a deep golden color and feel firm when touched.
- Mix ¼ cup sugar with ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl while the churros bake.
- After removing from the oven, let the churros rest 5 minutes. Roll each piece completely in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve the churros immediately with chocolate sauce. Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream make delightful optional accompaniments.
Notes
- Check the water and butter mixture carefully to prevent burning, and stir consistently while heating.
- Let the dough cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent scrambling and ensure a smooth texture.
- Use a sturdy piping bag with a large star tip for that classic churro ridged shape, which helps create extra crispy edges.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend, but expect a slightly different texture and be prepared to adjust moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg