Homemade Churros Recipe

4.87 from 15 votes

This delicious and authentic Spanish churros recipe is easy to make, and only needs six simple ingredients! This traditional fried treat tastes delicious sprinkled with sugar or dipped in hot chocolate for a special breakfast or snack anytime of day.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Spanish

Diet: Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 97.02kcal

Author: Lauren Aloise

Ingredients

1 cup + 1 tablespoon water
1 cup all-purpose flour or pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
good quality olive oil for frying

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Instructions

Sift the flour, then add the baking powder, salt, and cinnamon and whisk until well combined.
Boil the water, then add it to the dry ingredients and stir for 2-3 minutes, or until the dough is smooth. Use an electric mixer here if you prefer; beat for 1 minute or so on medium speed.
Let the dough rest and cool for about 5 minutes.
Prepare a churrera (churro maker) or a piping bag fitted with a star tip, then fill it with the churro dough.
Pour the oil into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (177°C).
Once the oil is hot enough, pipe a spiral of churro dough into the oil and cook until browned. Separate the spirals so that they don't stick, and flip the spiral to brown it on the other side.
Once the churro is golden brown, take it out and let it drain on paper towels.
Repeat the process until all the churros have been made.
Cut the spirals into sticks of churros. Serve with hot chocolate or sprinkle with sugar and enjoy them hot and fresh.

Notes

Be sure to sift the flour before mixing the dough to prevent lumps and to have a lighter dough.

Beat the churro dough with an electric mixer for 1 minute, or until it's smooth, instead of by hand.

Finding it tricky to use a piping bag to make the churros? Use a churros maker instead!

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