Churros
Crisp, ridged fried dough rolled in cinnamon sugar. Best eaten warm with chocolate.
Serves 6
Prep 20 min
Cook 15 min
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted with 1/4 cup cream, to dip
Steps
Step 1. Bring the water, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and butter to a boil. Stir in the flour all at once until it forms a ball. Let it cool 5 minutes.
Step 2. Beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth. Spoon the dough into a piping bag with a star tip.
Step 3. Heat the oil to 360°F. Pipe 5-inch strips into the oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until deep golden. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4. Mix the 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon and roll the hot churros in it. Serve with the chocolate for dipping.
Where this recipe comes from
Yoribang Mexican recipes, part two by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)
More Yoribang write-ups of Mexican dishes. Corn tortillas, dried hibiscus, queso fresco, cotija, and Mexican chocolate are sold at Latin grocery stores and many supermarkets. Chile heat varies from one pepper to the next, so taste a little before adding more.