Homemade Churros
These Homemade Churros are golden, crispy, and absolutely irresistible! Perfectly spiced and great with chocolate sauce or plain for any sweet craving.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer
- Pastry bag with a star tip
- Whisk
- Slotted Spoon
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup granulated sugar for coating
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for mixing with sugar
- chocolate sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, Kosher salt, and the stick of cinnamon. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. The butter should melt completely.
- Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and add the all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes, then add the lightly beaten egg and vanilla extract. Stir until the egg is fully incorporated, and the dough is smooth and slightly sticky.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, pour in enough vegetable oil to reach a depth of about 2-3 inches. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- While the oil heats, transfer the churro dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. You want the dough to be ready when the oil reaches the perfect temperature.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully squeeze out strips of dough, about 4-6 inches long, into the oil. Fry only a few at a time to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the churros from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Roll the warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
- Serve the churros warm, with optional chocolate sauce for dipping. Enjoy your delicious Homemade Churros with family and friends!
Notes
- For extra flavor, infuse the frying oil with orange zest or spices.
- You can pipe fillings like chocolate or dulce de leche into churros after frying for a tasty twist.
- Store leftover churros in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze uncooked dough for longer storage.
- Reheat churros in a toaster oven to regain crispness.
- Baking churros at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes is a healthier alternative to frying.