Churros Recipe: Crispy and Sweet
Classic Churros with crispy, sweet flavor.
Ingredients
- Churros:
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional Chocolate Sauce:
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Cinnamon sugar chocolate shavings
- Suggested Pairings: Strawberries coffee
Instructions
- Boil water, butter, sugar, and salt; add flour, stir to form dough. Cool, add egg and vanilla.
- Mix cinnamon sugar; taste and adjust.
- Heat oil to 375°F; pipe 4–6-inch churros, fry 2–3 min per side.
- Drain, coat in cinnamon sugar.
- Make chocolate sauce (optional): heat cream, melt chocolate, and add vanilla.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with chocolate sauce, shavings, strawberries, and coffee.
Notes
- Maintain oil at 375°F for crispiness.
- Store churros at room temperature for 1 day or freeze the dough for 1 month.
- Try a vegan or spiced variation.
- Pair with hot chocolate.