This simple recipe for churros is best served warm for the yummiest churros!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Resting Time5 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12
Calories: 135kcal
Author: LittleCooksReadingBooks.com
Ingredients
1CupWater
1/4CupUnsalted buttercubed
1TablespoonGranulated sugar
1/4TeaspoonSalt
1CupAll-Purpose flour
1Egg
1/2TeaspoonVanilla
Vegetable oil or Sunflower Oilfor frying
For Topping
1/2CupGranulated sugar
3/4TeaspoonGround cinnamon
Instructions
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
Stir in flour a little at a time, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
Add vanilla and egg to flour mixture. Blend with an electric mixer until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag or churrera.
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 360 degrees F.
Using the filled pastry bag, carefully pipe strips of dough into hot oil, about 6 inches long. Fry until just golden, about 2 minutes on each side--do not overcook! Then, drain briefly on paper towels.
Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll warm churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Repeat process of piping, frying, and rolling in sugar mixture until all dough is used.
Serve warm alone or with a dipping sauce like chocolate, strawberry, or raspberry dipping sauce.