Churros

Name: Churros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying; 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating); 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Crispy fried choux-style dough sticks rolled in cinnamon sugar and served hot. A classic Mexican street-food dessert that is crunchy on the outside and tender inside.

35 minMediumServes 6340 cal/serving

MexicanDessertStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup water
4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1

Stir together 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating) and 1 tsp ground cinnamon in a wide shallow dish; set aside.
2

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 4 tbsp cut into pieces unsalted butter, 2 tsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, stirring until butter melts.
3

Remove from heat. Add 1 cup all-purpose flour all at once and stir vigorously until the dough forms a smooth ball. Cool 5 minutes.
4

Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time until the dough is smooth and glossy. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
5

Heat 4 cups for frying vegetable oil in a deep pot to 375°F. Pipe 6-inch churros into the oil, cutting with shears. Fry in batches 3-4 minutes until deep golden.
6

Drain briefly then roll immediately in cinnamon sugar. Serve hot.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Churros?

For Churros, the frying oil is held at 375 F (about 190 C) in step 5. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

Can I make Churros dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Churros is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Churros gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Churros is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Churros contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Churros?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 340 calories, with 10 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 7 g fiber and 32 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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