Churros, a super tasty fried dough treat from Spain, win hearts worldwide. Dessert lovers everywhere adore these yummy pastries. You can easily make it with flour, water, and salt. Squeezing the dough through a star-shaped nozzle gives them their cool, ridged look. Whether you dip them in chocolate or enjoy them plain, churros always hit the spot!
Churros Recipe
These Churros are delicious treats that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Fried until they reach a beautiful golden brown. After frying, you roll them in sugar, giving them a sweet and flavorful finish. My family has passed down this churro recipe for generations. People often enjoy churros with a side of chocolate or coffee for dipping.
Churros are a treat that people everywhere love. Whether you're at a carnival, an amusement park, a street fair, or a special place, they always make people happy. The crunchy, sugary outside and the soft, warm inside make churros a favorite for everyone, young and old.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Churros
Easy to Make: This recipe is simple and fun, perfect for home cooks. Frying churros and making hot chocolate can be a rewarding experience.
Irresistible Flavor Combo: Crispy with a soft inside paired with rich hot chocolate creates a delicious balance of sweetness and warmth.
Versatility: Customize with coatings like cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. Add spices like cinnamon or vanilla to your hot chocolate for extra flavor.
Comfort Food: Churros with hot chocolate is a cozy and indulgent treat, perfect for special occasions or when you need a little pick-me-up.
Social Enjoyment: This treat is great for sharing, making it perfect for gatherings, parties, or a cozy night with friends or family.
🧾Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this Churros:
For the Hot Chocolate:
Dark Chocolate: I use dark chocolate for a rich, deep flavor. You can also use semi-sweet or milk chocolate, or a mix of both.
Milk: Whole milk is my choice for a creamy, smooth hot chocolate that balances the dark chocolate's intensity.
Cornstarch: I add cornstarch to thicken the hot chocolate, making it more indulgent.
Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the chocolate flavor and balances the sweetness.
For the Homemade Churros:
Water: I use water to create the churro dough, ensuring the right consistency for piping.
Salt: A bit of salt adds a subtle savory touch that complements the sweet sugar coating.
Flour: All-purpose flour gives the churros a perfect balance of tenderness and crispiness.
Sugar: I coat the fried churros in sugar for a sweet, crispy exterior.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Churros
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
How to Make Churros:
1. In a saucepan, heat water and salt until it reaches a rolling boil.
2. Incorporate the flour swiftly, stir vigorously, take the saucepan off the heat, and shape the mixture into a seamless, smooth dough.
3. Let the dough cool for a bit, then move it to a churrera or piping bag equipped with a star tip for the next step.
4. Use the piping bag to create lengthy strips of dough on parchment paper, followed by cutting them into segments measuring 8-10 cm each.
5. Warm up olive oil or sunflower oil in a frying pan on medium heat until it reaches a temperature of 350°F (180°C).
6. Drop the churros into the sizzling oil and fry them until they turn a delightful golden brown, achieving a crispy texture.
7. Take the churros out of the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any extra oil.
8. While they're still warm, coat the churros evenly by rolling them in sugar.
9. Transfer them onto a plate.
How to Make Hot Chocolate:
1. Dice the chocolate into small pieces and place them in a saucepan.
2. In another bowl, combine cornstarch with a small portion of cold milk, forming a smooth paste.
3. Incorporate the milk into the saucepan, add salt, and gently heat the mixture with the chocolate over medium heat. Ensure it becomes warm without reaching a boil, allowing the chocolate to completely melt.
4. Slowly incorporate the cornstarch mixture into the warm chocolate blend, ensuring a lump-free consistency. Whisk consistently until the mixture slightly thickens.
5. Allow the hot chocolate to simmer gently over low heat until it achieves the thickness you desire. Keep it warm for serving.
6. Present the homemade churros alongside the hot chocolate, perfect for delightful dipping.
📖Variations
Churro Variations:
Filled Churros: Inject with chocolate, caramel, or fruit fillings for a delicious surprise.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Roll hot churros in a cinnamon-sugar mix for a classic flavor.
Dipped Churros: Dip churros in melted white or dark chocolate for an extra treat.
Churro Bites: Make small, bite-sized churros perfect for snacking and sharing.
Flavored Churros: Add vanilla, citrus zest, or spices to the dough for a unique twist.
Hot Chocolate Variations:
Spiced Hot Chocolate: Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or chili powder for a warm, spicy kick.
Orange Zest Infusion: Grate orange zest into your hot chocolate for a fresh, citrusy flavor.
Mexican Hot Chocolate: Spice it up with a dash of cayenne pepper and cinnamon for a Mexican-inspired treat.
🍽 How to Serve Churros
Here are some fresh, warm churros just for you! I’ve arranged them on a nice platter. I like to dust them with sugar, but you can add a bit of extra cinnamon sugar to make them even more delightful. Let’s enjoy these with some hot chocolate and create wonderful memories together!
Serving churros like this makes them not only delicious but also adds a special, personal touch that your guests will love.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Churro Tips:
Use a Star Tip: Use a churrera or a piping bag with a star tip for that classic ridged look and even cooking.
Keep the Oil Hot: Heat the oil to around 350°F (175°C) and keep it steady for crispy churros.
Pipe Evenly: Pipe churros of similar size so they cook evenly and finish at the same time.
Avoid Overcrowding: Fry a few at a time to prevent uneven cooking.
Drain Excess Oil: Place churros on paper towels after frying to soak up extra oil and keep them crispy.
Sugar Coating: Roll warm churros in sugar or cinnamon sugar for that perfect sweet touch.
Serve Immediately: Enjoy them fresh and warm for the best texture.
Storage: Store leftover churros in an airtight container or zip-top bag to keep them fresh.
Hot Chocolate Tips:
Choose Quality Chocolate: Use high-quality dark chocolate for a rich flavor.
Adjust Sweetness: Taste and adjust the sweetness as you make it to suit your preference.
Storage: Refrigerate any leftover hot chocolate in a sealed container and enjoy within 2-3 days for the best flavor.
❓Commonly Asked Questions
Churros are fried dough pastries that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Originating from Spain and popular in many Spanish-speaking countries, they are often coated in cinnamon sugar and sometimes served with dipping sauces like chocolate or caramel. They are typically enjoyed as a sweet treat or snack and can be found at fairs, carnivals, and as a delightful breakfast or dessert.
A churro is made from a dough of flour, water, salt, and eggs, which is piped into strips, fried until crispy, and then rolled in sugar and cinnamon.
Churros in Spain are typically made from a simple dough mixture consisting of flour, water, and salt. The dough is piped through a star-shaped nozzle to create the characteristic ridged shape of churros. After frying until golden and crispy, churros are commonly coated in sugar and served. They are often enjoyed by dipping them into a cup of thick and rich hot chocolate. While the basic ingredients are simple, the combination of frying and the chocolate dipping makes it a beloved and iconic Spanish treat.
Spanish people often enjoy it with a cup of thick, rich hot chocolate or coffee(cafe). The crispy churros are dipped into the chocolate, creating a classic and beloved combination typically enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.
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📖 Recipe
Churros
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate:
- 200 g Dark Chocolate
- 500 ml Milk
- 1.5 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 4 g Salt
For the Homemade Churros:
- 400 ml Water
- 8 g Salt
- 200 g Flour
- 50 g Sugar
Instructions
How to Make Churros:
- In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.
- Add the flour, stir quickly, remove the saucepan from heat, and move to form a smooth dough.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly, then transfer it to a churrera or piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe long strips of dough in a parchment paper and then cut in pieces of 8-10 cm.
- Heat very mild olive oil or sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
- Place the churros into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove churros from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- While still warm, roll the churros in sugar to coat them evenly.
- Place them on a plate.
How to Make Hot Chocolate:
- Cut the chocolate into small pieces and place in a saucepan.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with a small amount of cold milk to create a smooth paste.
- Pour the milk into the saucepan, add the salt, and heat the milk with the chocolate over medium heat until it's warm but not boiling and the chocolate is fully melted.
- Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the warm chocolate mixture, ensuring there are no lumps. Whisk continuously until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Continue to simmer the hot chocolate on low heat until it reaches your desired thickness. Keep warm.
- Serve the homemade churros alongside the hot chocolate for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
I remember trying these churros in Mexico, they are very delicious.