Crispy Cinnamon-Sugar Churros
Homemade churros that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, coated in fragrant cinnamon sugar. A quick and simple recipe that delights both kids and adults, perfect for a gourmet dessert or a sweet snack.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 cup water
- 2 oz butter
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups peanut or sunflower oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Piping bag with a star tip (5/16 inch diameter)
- Kitchen scissors or knife
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- 1
In a saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the flour all at once and mix vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth, homogeneous dough forms (about 2-3 minutes).
- 3
Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Let it cool for a few minutes.
- 4
Heat the oil to 320-338°F in a Dutch oven or deep fryer. Test with a bread cube: it should turn golden in 30 seconds.
- 5
Pipe the dough into the hot oil in strips about 5-6 inches long. Cut with scissors. Fry for 2-3 minutes until evenly golden brown.
- 6
Drain on paper towels. Immediately mix the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- 7
Roll the warm churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve warm.
💡 Chef's Tip
The secret: the dough should be warm when you put it in the piping bag for an airy texture. Check the oil temperature with a cooking thermometer—oil that is too hot will burn the outside, while oil that is too cold will make them greasy. You can also dip the churros in melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
