Cinnamon Churros

Churros are the king of Spanish breakfasts. Essentially a fried 'choux pastry', the hot water gelatinizes the starch, creating a thick paste that puffs up from steam and egg when fried.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Spanish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Piping bag
  • Pot
  • Scissors

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Boil water, sugar, salt, oil.

Tip: Must be rolling boil.
2

Add flour, stir vigorously until ball forms.

Tip: Cook the flour.
3

Cool slightly.

Tip: Prevent scrambling eggs.
4

Beat in eggs one by one.

Tip: Emulsify for smooth texture.
5

Pipe into 350°F (175°C) oil with star tip.

Tip: Ridges = crunch.
6

Fry, drain, coat in cinnamon sugar.

Tip: Don't crowd pot.
7

Serve warm.

Tip: Best fresh.

Recipe FAQ

Raw inside?
Oil too hot or churro too thick.
Exploded?
Air bubbles or no star tip used.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • 2 medium Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Sugar (topping)
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 cups Frying Oil