Southern Fried Potatoes & Sausage Recipe
Learn how to make delicious homemade churros with this easy recipe. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture, these churros are a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 18 churros 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Churros:
- 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
For Coating:
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: Whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish, set aside.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet to 360°F. Reduce heat if needed to maintain temperature.
- Make the Churro Batter: Boil water, butter, sugar, and salt. Add flour, then transfer to a bowl to cool. Add vanilla and egg, blend until smooth.
- Fry the Churros: Pipe the batter into the hot oil, fry until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to paper towels briefly, then coat in cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve: Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with chocolate ganache or caramel sauce for dipping if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use a piping bag with a star tip for the churro batter.
- Do not overcrowd the pot when frying the churros.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
