Churros
Spanish fried dough sticks dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with chocolate dipping sauce. Crispy outside, soft inside. Best fresh from the fryer.
Prep Time
16 min
Cook Time
24 min
Servings
2
Calories
440 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Flour1 cups
- Sugar¼ cup
- Cinnamon½ tsp
- Butter¼ cup
- Eggs1
- Milk½ cup
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Flour1 cups
- Sugar0.25 cup
- Cinnamon0.5 tsp
- Butter0.25 cup
- Eggs1
- Milk0.5 cup
Instructions
- 1
Make the dough: bring 1 cup water + 2 tablespoons butter + 2 tablespoons sugar + ½ teaspoon salt to a boil. Off heat, dump in 1 cup flour. Stir vigorously until smooth ball forms. Cool 5 minutes.
- 2
Beat in 1 large egg until smooth and glossy.
- 3
Transfer to piping bag with large star tip (essential for crispness).
- 4
Heat 3 inches of oil to 360°F. Pipe 5-inch lengths directly into oil, cutting with scissors. Fry 4-5 at a time for 2-3 minutes, turning, until deep golden.
- 5
Drain on wire rack briefly. Toss in cinnamon sugar (½ cup sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon) while still hot.
- 6
Make chocolate sauce: melt 4 oz dark chocolate with ½ cup heavy cream and 1 tablespoon sugar. Whisk smooth. Serve immediately with warm chocolate sauce.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Star tip essential. Ridges create crispness.
- 2.Pipe directly into oil.
- 3.Sugar while hot. Cold churros shed it.
- 4.Eat immediately. Best within 15 minutes.
🔬 Why It Works
Churros succeed with right dough consistency (pâte à choux base), proper oil temperature (360°F = crispy without absorbing oil), and immediate sugar coating. The chocolate sauce provides rich dipping contrast against the cinnamon-sugar exterior.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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