Easy Homemade Churros for Parties and Family Fun
Golden, crisp homemade churros coated in cinnamon sugar and served warm. Classic fair-style fried dough that’s simple and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 churros 1x
Ingredients
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
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In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil.
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Remove from heat and stir in flour until dough forms a ball.
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Return to low heat, stir for 1 minute. Transfer to bowl and cool 5 minutes.
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Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
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Heat oil in a deep pot to 350–375°F.
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Pipe 4–6 inch lengths of dough into oil, cutting with scissors.
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Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
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Roll warm churros in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
Serve with chocolate sauce or caramel. Best eaten fresh. For baked version, pipe and bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, brush with butter, and coat.