Description
Crispy Spanish churros invite you on a delightful culinary journey through Madrid’s streets. Golden, cinnamon-sugar-dusted pastries promise a sweet escape that connects you directly to authentic Latin American flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, diced into small pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, cold
Seasoning and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Frying:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare a shallow dish with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon for coating the churros, then set it aside.
- Combine water, butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large saucepan, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and incorporate flour using a rubber spatula, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes glossy, smooth, and free of significant lumps.
- Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool for approximately 5 minutes.
- Using an electric mixer, blend vanilla extract and egg into the flour mixture, ensuring a uniform and smooth consistency. Continue mixing if the batter appears separated.
- Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with the churro dough.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or cast-iron skillet to 360 degrees Fahrenheit, monitoring the temperature with a candy thermometer.
- Carefully pipe 6-inch churro lengths directly into the hot oil, using kitchen scissors to cut the dough. Maintain adequate spacing between churros to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each batch until achieving a rich golden-brown color, approximately 2 minutes per side.
- Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels.
- Immediately roll the warm churros in the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Repeat the frying and coating process with remaining dough.
- Serve the churros warm, accompanied by chocolate or caramel dipping sauce for an indulgent treat.
Notes
- Quick work station setup prevents messy churro-making chaos.
- Keep oil temperature steady between 350-370°F for perfect golden crispiness.
- Multiple batches require maintaining consistent oil heat and fresh paper towels for draining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg