Easy Homemade Churros
Delightful homemade churros with a crispy exterior and soft interior, coated in cinnamon-sugar and perfect for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 churros 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil and heat until boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Let the dough cool slightly, then mix in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Pipe the dough into hot oil in 3- to 4-inch lengths, frying in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels, then roll in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
- Serve warm with chocolate sauce or caramel for dipping.
Notes
Ensure oil temperature is monitored for best frying results. Un-fried churros can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
