Description
Mexican Churros deliver a crispy, golden delight that transports palates to street markets of Spain. Cinnamon-sugar coating and rich chocolate dipping sauce make this dessert an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 4 ounces (113 grams) butter
- 1¼ cups all-purpose or plain flour
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet, ensuring sufficient depth for frying.
- Piping Setup: Transfer churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star-shaped tip, creating uniform dough strands.
- Frying Technique: Pipe 4 to 6-inch dough strips directly into hot oil, using oil-dipped scissors to cut clean sections, and fry 3 to 5 churros simultaneously to maintain consistent temperature.
- Cooking Process: Rotate churros gently for 1 to 2 minutes per side, achieving an even golden-brown exterior with a crispy texture.
- Draining and Coating: Remove churros with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined wire rack, then immediately roll warm churros in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Serving Suggestions: Present churros warm, accompanied by rich chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, or fruit compote, and optionally pair with vanilla ice cream for a luxurious dessert experience.
Notes
- Maintain Precise Oil Temperature: Keep oil consistently at 375°F to prevent soggy or burnt churros, using a reliable kitchen thermometer for accuracy.
- Master Piping Technique: Hold piping bag at a 45-degree angle and use steady, even pressure to create uniform churro shapes with clean, crisp edges.
- Drain Excess Oil Properly: Let churros rest on a wire rack with paper towels to prevent sogginess and ensure a crispy, light texture.
- Serve Immediately Hot: Enjoy churros within 10-15 minutes of frying for maximum crispiness and optimal flavor, as they quickly lose their perfect texture when cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg