Homemade Churros Recipe: Perfectly Crispy
Learn how to make crispy homemade churros with this easy recipe! Coated in cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate dip, they're a delicious treat for any occasion.
Equipment
- Saucepan For boiling water, butter, salt, sugar, and vanilla to prepare the dough.
- Mixing Bowl To mix and cool the dough before adding eggs.
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula For stirring the dough thoroughly to achieve the right consistency.
- Piping Bag with Star Tip Essential for shaping churros with the classic ridged texture.
- Baking Tray with Parchment Paper To pipe the churro shapes and prepare them for freezing.
- Deep Frying Pan For frying churros to a golden, crispy perfection.
- Cooking Thermometer To monitor oil temperature (ideal at 350-375°F or 175-190°C).
- Slotted Spoon or Tongs To safely remove fried churros from the hot oil.
- Cooling Rack with Paper Towels To drain excess oil after frying.
- Mixing Bowl for Cinnamon Sugar For coating churros while they’re still warm.
- Measuring cups and spoons To ensure accurate ingredient measurements.
- Serving Dish To present the churros beautifully, often with a dipping sauce like chocolate.
Ingredients
- 250 ml Water Base for the dough
- 80 g Butter Adds richness and flavor
- 2 tablespoons Sugar Sweetens the dough
- 1 packet Vanilla Packet Adds aroma and sweetness
- 150 g Flour Main structure of the churro dough
- 2 large Eggs Helps bind and aerate the dough
- ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness and enhances flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Boil water, butter, salt, sugar, and vanilla. Add flour and stir to form a thick dough.
- Cool the Dough: Let the mixture cool slightly before adding the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly.
- Pipe the Dough: Place the dough in a piping bag and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Fry the Churros: Heat oil in a pan. Use parchment paper to form churro shapes, then fry until golden brown.
- Coat with Sugar: Remove the churros and coat them in cinnamon sugar while they are still warm.
Notes
For the crispiest churros, ensure the dough is smooth and pipe it while slightly warm. Freezing the piped dough helps maintain the perfect shape when frying, giving you that signature golden crunch. Don’t forget—rolling them in cinnamon sugar while they’re still warm locks in the flavor for an irresistible treat!