Easy Churros

Let me tell you about these Easy Churros. They’re the crunchy, sweet bites of heaven you didn’t know you were missing. They’re kinda like those deep-fried bits of joy you snag at the fair, but made right from your kitchen. Perfect for when you’re slogging through another blustery Tuesday night because, trust me, any day can be churro-worthy. Dive in and treat yourself — because why the heck not?

Okay, let’s lay out the truth: my little family goes bonkers over these churros. Picture this – it’s a Friday night, the week’s been long, and we’re already in our PJs. My husband starts hinting at dessert, and I know exactly where this is heading. We flip on some silly sitcom, and soon, I’m knee-deep in cinnamon-sugar while the kids buzz around like it’s Christmas morning. These churros have basically become our sweet little tradition.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Churros

– Just like your favorite fair treat, but you don’t have to put on pants.
– A pretty forgiving recipe that rises from a few kitchen disasters.
– If you mess them up, just call them ‘rustic’ and no one will know.

How to Make It

Grab a saucepan, and chuck in some water, sugar, salt, and a blob of butter. Get that to a bubbling happiness, then whisk in the flour like a mad person until it looks like dough. Let it cool a tad — no one wants cooked eggs here. Add eggs one at a time while channeling your inner mixing mastermind. Load this into a piping bag (or a makeshift Ziploc, if you’re like me and never have piping bags) and squeeze out little lines of sugary goodness into hot oil. Give them a nice toss in cinnamon sugar while you hum your fave tune.

Ingredient Notes

– **Flour**: The backbone here, but don’t let it puff up your ego if your first batch looks questionable.
– **Cinnamon Sugar**: Don’t skimp. Your churros need this hug of sweetness.
– **Butter**: This stuff makes magic happen. Promise me, never replace it with margarine. *shudder*

**Recipe Steps:**

1. Combine water, sugar, salt, and butter in a saucepan; boil.
2. Stir in flour quickly until it forms a ball; set aside to cool.
3. Mix in eggs, one at a time.
4. Transfer dough to piping bag.
5. Pipe into hot oil, fry until golden.
6. Roll in cinnamon sugar.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Storage Tips

Okay, if you don’t eat them all in one sitting — who are you? — store ’em in a container. That’s if they last beyond midnight snacks or breakfast… because, hey, churros are basically fancy breakfast donuts, right?

Variations and Substitutions

Try swaps — maybe honey or maple syrup if you’re sugar-less. Once, I skipped cinnamon and used cocoa powder, and no one complained. Sometimes, improvising is the best spice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Easy Churros

These easy churros are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect for dipping in chocolate sauce. A classic Spanish treat you can make at home in no time.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• ▢ 0.5 tsp salt
• ▢ 2 tbsp vegetable oil plus more for frying
• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• ▢ 0.5 cup granulated sugar for coating
• ▢ 1 tsp ground cinnamon for coating

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a medium saucepan, combine water, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Remove from heat and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
• Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
• Pipe strips of dough into the hot oil using a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
• Fry the churros until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Mix 0.5 cup sugar with cinnamon. Roll warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Serve warm with chocolate sauce or your favorite dip.

Notes

For an extra treat, try dipping your churros in melted dark chocolate or dulce de leche.