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Churros Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
A comforting, golden pastry featuring a crisp exterior and a tender, fluffy center. Rolled in cinnamon sugar, this warm treat brings a cozy, bakery-style aroma directly into your kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings:4 people
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:Spanish
Calories:310kcal
Cost:$4
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water Creates steam for puffing
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter Diced into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar For the dough base
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Scoop and level to measure
  • 1 large egg Binds the dough
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Adds aromatic depth
  • Vegetable oil For frying
  • ½ cup granulated sugar For coating
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon For coating

Equipment

  • 1 Large saucepan For boiling the dough base
  • 1 deep skillet For frying safely
  • 1 Electric mixer To blend the dough smoothly
  • 1 16-inch piping bag Fitted with a rounded star tip
  • 1 scissors For cutting the dough

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the coating sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish, setting it aside for later.
  2. Heat about one and a half inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Boil the water, butter, sugar, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the flour, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir constantly with a rubber spatula until smooth.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, let it cool for five minutes, then blend in the vanilla and egg until cohesive.
  6. Pipe six-inch lengths of dough into the hot oil, cutting the ends with clean scissors.
  7. Fry the pieces until golden brown, about two minutes per side, then transfer to paper towels briefly before rolling in the cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g (3 pieces)Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Fry the dough in small batches to maintain the oil temperature. Letting the batter cool slightly before adding the egg ensures a perfectly smooth texture.