Spanish Churros >>> Classic Recipe with Step-by-Step Photos

The classic churros recipe doesn't require any complicated culinary techniques. They're made from choux pastry and fried in a generous amount of oil, with a special cinnamon-sugar topping adding a touch of sweetness. However, perfect churros aren't always easy to achieve.

Nutritional value per serving

378.4 kcal

Proteins: 7.9 g
Fats: 20.6 g
Carbohydrates: 40.5 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 30 min
Time in the kitchen: 25 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 4

To ensure Spanish doughnuts are fried perfectly, don't absorb too much fat, and turn out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, you'll need a little patience, attention to detail, and some practice.

If you don't get something right on your first try, reread the recipe first and make sure you're following it exactly. Luckily, dessert ingredients are inexpensive, so you'll definitely have the opportunity to try a few times and get the hang of it.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Spanish Churros

Ingredients

Servings

For the test:

Flour

100 G
Water

160 ml
Sugar

1 tbsp
Salt

pinches
Butter

60 G
Egg C1

2 pcs
Sunflower oil

200 ml

For sprinkling:

Cinnamon

1 tsp
Sugar

3 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1

Pour water into a thick-bottomed saucepan, add salt and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the crystals are completely dissolved, stirring with a spatula to speed up the process. Add the butter and heat until it is completely dissolved in the water.

Step 2

When the liquid boils, add the pre-sifted flour and stir quickly to prevent lumps from forming. Reduce the heat to low.

Step 3

Once the choux pastry comes away from the sides of the pan, continue kneading it and turning it from side to side to dry it out. Do this for about 2 minutes. Then remove the pan from the heat to let the dough cool slightly.

Step 4

Heat sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Insert a skewer or wooden spatula into the center; if bubbles form around it, the oil is ready.

Step 5

While the fryer is heating up, return to the dough. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly each time until the dough reaches a uniform texture.

Step 6

Place a pastry bag with a star tip into a wide glass or ladle. Then spoon the batter into it.

Step 7

Press the dough into the pan and cut with kitchen scissors to make sticks of approximately the same size.

Step 8

Fry them until nicely golden brown for 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

When ready, remove the donuts with tongs and place them on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 10

In a deep bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon until smooth. Dip warm custard sticks into the mixture and coat all sides.

Step 11

The Spanish donuts are ready. Try to eat them warm, while they're still soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

Follow the recipe!

It's important to bring the mixture of water and additives to a boil. Simply heating it won't do. The flour also needs to be sifted, as only then will it steam properly and the churros acquire their unique flavor.

It's also important to let the dough cool slightly before adding the eggs. And it's essential to knead it thoroughly, spending the required amount of time. If the dough isn't smooth, the churros will deform during frying and begin to crack when exposed to the oil.

Be careful with the air!

When filling a pastry bag with batter, it's important to pack the batter tightly. This will help prevent air bubbles from forming. If they do, the Spanish doughnuts will burst during frying and become too oil-soaked, which will reduce their flavor. Furthermore, there's a risk of burns if the fryer starts to splatter excessively.

Don't skimp!

The frying oil needs to be very hot, and there should be enough oil so that the churros literally float in it. If you skimp, the donuts won't be as tasty, and the star-shaped doughnuts will turn out odd and misshapen.

With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect Spanish churros. This is the perfect dessert to impress everyone!

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