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Homemade Churros

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Homemade Churros are golden, crispy pastries rolled in cinnamon sugar and perfect for dipping in chocolate sauce or dulce de leche. With a crunchy outside and soft inside, they bring fairground charm right to your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • Optional: chocolate sauce or dulce de leche for serving

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and stir in flour all at once. Stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from sides.
  3. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time until dough is smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Transfer dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  6. Heat oil in a deep pan to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Pipe 4–6 inch lengths of dough into hot oil, cutting ends with scissors. Fry in batches until golden brown, turning occasionally.
  8. Drain churros on paper towels.
  9. Roll warm churros in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
  10. Serve immediately with chocolate sauce or dulce de leche.

Notes

Pipe smaller churros for bite-sized snacks.Try filled churros with chocolate or caramel inside.For baked churros, pipe onto a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.Add nutmeg or cayenne to cinnamon sugar for unique flavor.Vegan option: use plant-based butter and egg substitutes.

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