Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Churros
These homemade churros are everything you love about the classic street food: crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a fragrant cinnamon sugar blend. Quick to make and impossible to resist — perfect for sharing with the whole family!
🛒 Ingredients
20 servings
- 375 ml whole milk
- 125 ml water
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for frying
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Directions
- 1
Pour the milk, water, butter, and salt into a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Once boiling, add all the flour at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Remove from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle.
- 4
Heat oil to 180 °C (350 °F) in a deep pan. Pipe 12 cm strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting with scissors.
- 5
Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll the warm churros in the mixture and serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough for extra depth of flavor. Serve alongside a dark chocolate dipping sauce for a truly indulgent treat!
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