Delightful and Crispy: Homemade Churros
There's something magical about the aroma of cinnamon and sugar dancing in the air, teasing your taste buds with anticipation. Enter the world of churros – the quintessential treat that has captivates hearts worldwide with its irresistible crispy exterior and fluffy, doughy interior. Whether enjoyed as a street food delicacy or a delightful homemade indulgence, churros never fail to bring joy.
Here is our tested, and tested, tried and true recipe for delicious at home churros. Made traditionally, with dulce delicious Leche filling and rich chocolate dip.
Traditional Stuffed Churros
Prep time: 30 min Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 20 churros
Ingredients:
1 cup water
¼ cup salted butter
1 tbsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 cup flour
Oil for frying (Peanut Oil is the very best)
½ tsp vanilla
1 egg (room temperature)
Cinnamon sugar: 1 tbsp cinnamon & 4 tbsp white sugar (for dusting)
Caramel, for filling
Directions
Start by heating water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan on medium heat until it simmers.
Remove from heat and add flour to the water mixture.
Stir with a rubber spatula until it forms a smooth ball of dough with no lumps.
Let the dough rest at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes in a large mixing bowl.
Prep the fry oil with 2-3 inches of oil in a deep, heavy pot (cast iron is the very best). Heat until it has a slight shimmer, which about 360 F (180 C.)
Mix the cinnamon and remaining white sugar in a bowl and set aside.
Add egg and vanilla to the dough and mix with an electric hand beater or a stand mixer until the dough becomes smooth and sticky.
Transfer the dough to a Churro Maker with the star tip.
Carefully press the mixture of the churro about 4 inches long into hot oil by cutting the end with scissors or with a knife.
Fry until golden. This will take about 2 minutes on each side. Flip with tongs.
Transfer the churros to a paper towel and dust with cinnamon sugar.
Warm caramel on low heat with cream until thin and warm for filling.
Fill the clean churro maker or a piping bag with thin caramel and the thin filling tip.
Using a wooden skewer or kitchen thermometer press a hole through the churro.
Fill the churro by pressing the tip into the space just made with warm caramel mixture.
Serve warm with chocolate dip on the side & enjoy!
** Tips on the fry oil:
You will know it is just right when the outside becomes slightly crispy quickly. This will help the churro maintain its shape.
The temperature drops when dough is added, allow some time for the oil to heat again between frying groups.
Rich Chocolate Dip
Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 2 min
Ingredients:
1 12 oz bag dark chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions:
Stir chocolate chips and vanilla in a heavy saucepan on low heat with a wooden spoon until melted. Ensure not to overcook. Whisk in heavy whipping cream until completely smooth. Serve with churros in a dipping bowl & enjoy!
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