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