Description
Authentic Churros are the perfect plant-based snack combining a crispy golden exterior with a soft, airy inside, coated in cinnamon sugar. This easy-to-make recipe uses simple pantry staples and comes together in under 30 minutes, offering a delightful treat with traditional Spanish flavors. Ideal for any occasion, these churros are versatile and can be customized with various toppings and dips.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
For Frying
- Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Start by bringing water, vegetable oil, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, reduce the heat and stir in the flour all at once. Mix vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before moving on.
- Add Flavor and Mix: Transfer the dough into a bowl and stir in the vanilla extract (natural). Mix it well to ensure the flavor is evenly distributed. At this stage, the dough should be warm but manageable for piping.
- Pipe the Churros: Fit a piping bag with a large star-shaped nozzle and fill it with the dough. Pipe 4-6 inch strips directly onto parchment paper or a tray, making sure to keep a little space between each to avoid sticking after frying.
- Heat the Oil and Fry: Heat a deep pan with vegetable oil to about 350°F (175°C). Carefully lower the piped churros into the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain and Sugar Coat: Using a slotted spoon, remove the churros and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. While still warm, toss them in a bowl of cinnamon (natural) and sugar mixture for that irresistible sweet coating.
Notes
- Maintain consistent oil temperature so churros fry evenly without absorbing too much oil.
- Use fresh vegetable oil for a cleaner taste and crispier finish.
- Pipe the dough firmly but steadily to create perfect ridges.
- Serve churros hot to enjoy maximum crunch and softness.
- Use a star-shaped piping nozzle for classic texture and appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churros
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: authentic churros, plant-based churros, cinnamon sugar churros, Spanish dessert, vegan churros, crispy churros
