Ingredients
- Water: 1 cup
- Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons
- Granulated sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Vegetable oil: for frying
- Granulated sugar (for coating): 1/2 cup
- Caramel sauce: 1 cup
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until ready for frying.
- In a saucepan, bring water, butter, granulated sugar, and salt to a gentle boil.
- Lower the heat and add the flour all at once, stirring until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the sides.
- Transfer the warm dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe short strips of dough directly into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove the churros with a slotted spoon and immediately roll them in granulated sugar.
- Serve warm with caramel sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Fry in small batches to keep the oil temperature steady.
- Coat the churros in sugar while they are still warm so it sticks evenly.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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