Homemade Churros – Crispy, Sweet and Easy
Homemade Churros are crisp on the outside and soft inside.They are rolled in cinnamon sugar and served warm.This easy churros recipe uses simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional chocolate sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the flour until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
- Heat the frying oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe 4- to 6-inch strips of dough carefully into the hot oil.
- Fry the Homemade Churros until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the warm churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, with chocolate sauce if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the cinnamon-sugar coating to your taste by adding more cinnamon for a warmer spice flavor. These churros are best served fresh and warm, but they also pair beautifully with chocolate dipping sauce, coffee, or hot cocoa for a cozy dessert spread.