Description
A comprehensive guide to making churros, donuts, and fried dough at home with easy-to-follow recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for coating)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil.
- Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Pipe the dough into the hot oil in desired shapes.
- Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and coat the churros.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy dough.
- Experiment with different coatings like chocolate or powdered sugar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg