Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.75 cup

all-purpose flour

sifted

0.25 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

sugar

0.25 cup

olive oil

1 unit

egg

beaten

0.5 cup

sugar

for dusting

1 tbsp

ground cinnamon

for dusting

4 cup

oil

for deep frying

Step 1
~2 min

Sift together flour, salt, and sugar.

Step 2
~2 min

Heat water and oil in a saucepan until boiling.

Step 3
~2 min

Pour the flour mixture into the boiling water and oil.

Step 4
~2 min

Beat with a wooden spoon until a stiff paste forms.

Step 5
~2 min

Let cool for 2 minutes.

Step 6
~2 min

Gradually beat in the egg until the mixture is smooth.

Step 7
~2 min

Oil a baking sheet.

Step 8
~2 min

Mix sugar and cinnamon for dusting.

Step 9
~2 min

Place dough in a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2 inch plain nozzle.

Step 10
~2 min

Pipe coils or S shapes onto the baking sheet.

Step 11
~2 min

Heat 2 inches of oil in a large pan to 336°F.

Step 12
~2 min

Lower the piped shapes into the hot oil using an oiled spatula.

Step 13
~2 min

Cook for about 2 minutes until light golden.

Step 14
~2 min

Drain on paper towels.

Step 15
~2 min

Coat with the sugar and cinnamon mixture.

Step 16
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Maintain consistent oil temperature for even cooking.

Don't overcrowd the pan when frying.

Serve churros immediately for the best texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with chocolate sauce or caramel sauce.

Enjoy with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican hot chocolate

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Spain

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and dessert in Spain and Latin America.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Fairs
Festivals

Occasion Tags

Party
Dessert
Snack
Celebration

Popularity Score

80/100

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