Churros

Churros, sweet Mexican fritters rolled in cinnamon sugar, are easy to make at home. They're excellent served warm with chocolate sauce for dipping.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican, U.S.
Calories: 364

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 2.5 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 quarts oil for frying
  • 0.5 cup white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Combine water, 2 ½ tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil then remove from heat.
  3. Stir in flour, stirring constantly, until mixture forms a ball.
  4. Heat 2 quarts oil in a deep fryer or deep pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Transfer dough to a sturdy pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip.
  5. Carefully pipe dough, working in batches of a few 5- to 6-inch strips at a time, into the hot oil.
  6. Cook until golden; transfer churros to paper towels to drain using a spider or slotted spoon.
  7. Combine ½ cup sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; roll churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 268mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33g

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