The churros are a fried pastry typical of Spanish tradition, perfect to enjoy hot, rolled in sugar or served with chocolate-hazelnut spread. This easy version with butter and eggs allows you to achieve at home a crunchy exterior and a soft interior, just like those from churrerías. It is essential to keep the oil temperature steady and to consume them right after frying to fully appreciate their aroma and texture. Below, we’ll see together what you need to prepare them at home:
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Frying
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (8.5 fl oz) water
- 3 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large egg egg
- a pinch of salt
- vanilla extract
- as needed vegetable oil (for frying)
- to taste granulated sugar
Steps
Pour the water into a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the vanilla extract, the butter cut into pieces and the salt, then heat over medium heat until the butter has completely melted.
Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until you obtain a compact dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Remove from the heat, let it cool slightly and incorporate the egg, stirring until you obtain a smooth, thick and homogeneous mixture.
Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil until it reaches 338°F and form the churros directly into the hot oil, cutting them to the desired length.
Fry a few at a time, turning them during cooking until evenly golden. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Roll the churros while still hot in granulated sugar, serve immediately and, if desired, accompany with chocolate-hazelnut spread.
Enjoy and… see you for the next recipe!
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