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Freshly made churros, golden brown and perfectly crisp

Quick way to grow: 5 Essential Churros Techniques

Mastering churros is easy with these five essential techniques. Learn how to create perfect dough, achieve the ideal fry, and finish with delicious toppings for a delightful treat every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Churro Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For Frying and Topping
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup sugar for dusting
  • 1 tsp cinnamon for dusting

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • deep pot
  • piping bag
  • star-shaped nozzle
  • scissors
  • paper towels
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Making the Dough
  1. Combine water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Remove the saucepan from heat, add the flour, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth ball of dough forms.
Frying the Churros
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle.
  3. Pipe 4-inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.
  4. Fry churros for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy, then remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Finishing Touches
  1. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish, then roll the warm churros in the mixture to coat evenly.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of vanilla extract to the dough. Serve churros immediately with chocolate dipping sauce or dulce de leche.