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Churros

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Churros are fried pastries made from choux-style dough, piped into hot oil and fried until crisp on outside and soft inside. After frying, churros are coated in sugar and often served with chocolate sauce or eaten plain.

This dessert is prepared quickly and served fresh, while still warm. Churros are popular as a snack or dessert and are best enjoyed immediately after frying, when texture is at its best. Try it with Homemade Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

By Karel R.
Total30 mins
Prep15 mins
Cook15 mins
Servings3
DifficultyBeginner

Preparation

7 steps · tap a step to mark it done

  1. Place water, butter, and salt in saucepan. Heat until butter melts and mixture begins to boil.

  2. Remove pan from heat. Add flour all at once. Stir vigorously until smooth dough forms and pulls away from sides of pan.

  3. Return pan to low heat for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, to dry dough lightly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Dough should become smooth, thick, and glossy.

  5. Transfer dough to piping bag fitted with star tip.

  6. Heat oil in deep pan over medium heat. Pipe strips of dough directly into hot oil, cutting to desired length. Fry until golden and crisp on all sides.

  7. Remove churros from oil and drain on paper towels. Roll in sugar or sugar mixed with cinnamon while still warm. Serve warm. Add chocolate sauce if desired. ENJOY!

Cook’s note

Oil should be hot but not smoking.
Do not overcrowd pan during frying.
Dough consistency is key for proper shape.
Churros are best eaten fresh.

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