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Churros Recipe

Churros Recipe

These classic churros are crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, and coated in irresistible cinnamon sugar. Fried to golden perfection and often served with rich chocolate dip, they bring the authentic taste of Spanish street fairs to your kitchen. Surprisingly simple to make, they’re a fun dessert everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Water
  • Unsalted butter
  • Granulated sugar
  • Salt
  • All-purpose flour
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Neutral frying oil

Method
 

  1. Add water, butter, sugar, and salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth dough forms.
  3. Cook dough 1–2 minutes while stirring to remove excess moisture.
  4. Transfer dough to bowl and cool slightly.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and pipeable.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Heat oil in deep pan to 175–180°C (350°F).
  8. Pipe dough strips into hot oil using star-tip piping bag.
  9. Fry until golden and crisp on all sides.
  10. Remove and drain briefly on paper towel.
  11. Mix sugar and cinnamon together.
  12. Roll warm churros in cinnamon sugar coating.
  13. Serve immediately with chocolate sauce if desired.

Notes

Maintain steady oil temperature for even frying.
Pipe ridged shapes for classic crispy texture.
Roll churros in sugar while still warm.
Best served fresh for maximum crunch.
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