Authentic Churros Recipe: A Taste of Spain and Latin America
A classic, crispy, and irresistible churros recipe inspired by the traditional flavors of Spain and Latin America. Made with simple pantry ingredients and coated in cinnamon sugar, these homemade churros deliver a perfect golden crunch with a soft, airy center—ideal for dipping in chocolate or caramel.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Serving
6
Difficulty
Easy
This authentic churros recipe follows the traditional method used across Spain and Latin America. The dough comes together quickly on the stovetop, then is piped through a star-shaped tip for the signature ridged texture. Fried until golden and coated in cinnamon sugar, these churros offer the perfect balance of crisp exterior and soft interior. Serve fresh for the best taste and texture.
Ingredients
- For the Churro Dough
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- For Frying
- Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)
- For Coating
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed pot
- Piping bag with star-shaped nozzle / churro maker
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
Directions
1. Prepare the Dough
- In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, oil, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Add Flour
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
3. Heat the Oil
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C).
4. Pipe the Dough
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped tip.
5. Fry the Churros
- Pipe strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
6. Drain
- Remove churros with a slotted spoon. Place on a paper towel–lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
7. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll warm churros in the mixture until fully coated.
8. Serve
- Serve immediately with melted chocolate, caramel, or dulce de leche.
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