Churros

Churros, sweet Mexican fritters rolled in cinnamon sugar, are easy to make. They're excellent as-is, or serve them with chocolate sauce for dipping.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 364 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 quarts oil for frying
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2.5 tablespoons white sugar
• 0.5 cup white sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil for frying in a deep fryer or deep pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Step 3

Combine water, 2 ½ tablespoons sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Stir in flour, stirring until mixture forms a ball.

Step 4

Transfer dough to a sturdy pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip. Carefully pipe a few 5- to 6-inch strips of dough into the hot oil; work in batches so you don't crowd the fryer. Cook until golden; use a spider or slotted spoon to transfer churros to paper towels to drain.