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How to Make Churros

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Gold and crunchy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, and with a delicious topping of sugar and cinnamon, everybody wants to know how to make churros. It’s my most beloved craving during chilly days. I believe nothing screams fall like a hot cup of chocolate and a churro!
by Leslie Limon
Updated Jan 13, 2017
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup butter

Directions

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    Mix 1 cup of granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a long plate.
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    In a medium bowl, mix flour with the ¼ left of sugar, the baking powder and the salt.
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    Boil 2 cups of water with butter over medium temperature until the butter melts completely.
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    Carefully mix the flour with the mix of butter and water. Mix with a wooden spoon until well incorporated.
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    Once dough is mixed, place the churro dough in a pastry bag with a star-shaped tip (divide the dough into 2 or 3 batches).
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    In a pot over medium temperature, warm 2 cups vegetable oil. Carefully fry each dough strip (4-6 inches) until golden on all sides.
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    Place on a plate lined with paper towel to absorb the extra oil.
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    Roll churros in the sugar-cinnamon mix.
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    Enjoy with a cup of hot chocolate!

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  • Gold and crunchy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, and with a delicious topping of sugar and cinnamon, churros are definitely a worldwide classic. It’s my most beloved craving during chilly days. I believe nothing screams fall like a hot cup of chocolate and a churro!
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