Churros

Name: Churros
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 quarts oil for frying; 1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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These Mexican fritters are very common at fairs. In my border hometown, the line at this stand is always overwhelming. People wait hours in line just to get a taste of these churros. I have run across several recipes but this is the best one by far.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Cook 10 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1 cup water

2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 quarts oil for frying

1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 691

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 51.1g 66%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 293mg 13%

Total Carbohydrate 57.1g 21%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%

Total Sugars 32.9g

Protein 3.3g 7%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.

Bring to a boil and remove from heat.

Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.

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

Pipe 5- to 6-inch strips of dough into the hot oil using a sturdy pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip.

Do not overcrowd the oil.

Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.

Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.

Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.