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Crispy Budget-Friendly Churros Recipe Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Treats

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A quick and easy homemade churros recipe that delivers a crispy exterior and soft center, coated with cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a nostalgic street fair snack or a budget-friendly treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • About 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable oil for frying (canola, sunflower, or neutral oil)
  • 2 teaspoons (5 g) ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in all-purpose flour vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
  4. Beat eggs one at a time into the dough until glossy and smooth but thick enough to pipe. Add extra flour if dough is too runny.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 360°F (182°C). Use a thermometer or test with a small piece of dough.
  6. Fill a piping bag fitted with a large star tip with dough. Pipe 4 to 5-inch strips directly into hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry in batches without overcrowding.
  7. Fry churros for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or a cooling rack.
  9. While warm, toss churros in a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
  10. Serve warm, optionally with chocolate sauce or dulce de leche.

Notes

Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 360°F (182°C) for best results. If dough is too stiff after adding eggs, add a splash of water or milk. Do not skip cooling dough before adding eggs to avoid scrambling. Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature stable. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter. Baking alternative: bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, sprayed with oil.

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