Homemade Churros

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for coating
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, for coating
• 1 cup chocolate sauce, for dipping

Method

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine the water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts.

   5:00 · Bring to a boil
2. 2

   Remove from heat and add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough pulls together into a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

3. 3

   Let the dough cool for 5 minutes, then beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated and glossy. Stir in the vanilla extract.

   5:00 · Cool dough
4. 4

   Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

5. 5

   Pour the vegetable oil into a deep skillet or heavy pot and heat to 360°F over medium heat.

   10:00 · Heat oil
6. 6

   Combine the coating sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish and set aside.

7. 7

   Pipe 4-inch lengths of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting each with scissors or a knife, frying 4 to 5 churros at a time without crowding the pot.

8. 8

   Fry the churros, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch.

   3:00 · Fry churros
9. 9

   Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate.

10. 10

    While still warm, roll each churro in the cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.

11. 11

    Repeat frying and coating with the remaining dough, letting the oil return to 360°F between batches.

12. 12

    Serve the churros warm with chocolate sauce for dipping.