Churros - Cinnamon-sugar coated dough sticks
Churros are a popular Spanish and Mexican pastry treat, traditionally made from a choux-like dough and deep fried to golden perfection. They are often coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and served with a side of chocolate sauce for dipping. The crispy exterior and soft, chewy interior make churros an irresistible dessert. These treats are commonly enjoyed at breakfast, as a snack, or dessert, and are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with a hot cup of coffee or chocolate. Description by ChatGPT.
Craving a sweet and crunchy treat that transports you straight to the festive streets of Spain? Look no further! Thanks to Preppy Kitchen, you can now enjoy the delightful experience of making your very own classic homemade churros. Perfectly golden and coated with a sweet cinnamon sugar, they're an irresistible snack that's sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 large eggs (start with 3 and have an extra one ready if needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the cinnamon sugar:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Equipment:
- Large pot
- Candy thermometer
- Wooden spoon
- Stand mixer with paddle attachment
- Piping bag with a large open star tip (e.g., 869 tip)
- Scissors
- Cooling rack or plate lined with paper towels
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
Instructions:
1. Begin by heating a large pot of oil fitted with a candy thermometer to 350°F (175°C). The goal is to maintain a consistent temperature for frying.
2. As the oil heats, weigh out 1 cup of flour and set it aside.
3. In another pot combine the butter, sugar, water, and salt over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, ensuring that the butter is fully melted.
4. Once boiling, remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour until a ball of dough forms.
5. Return the pot to medium heat and stir continuously for about 30 seconds to cook the flour and bring the dough together further.
6. Transfer the dough to a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Let it cool slightly before adding the eggs to avoid cooking them.
7. Crack three eggs, one at a time, into a separate bowl to ensure no shells get into the dough. Add them to the dough one by one, beating until the dough is smooth and forms a thick ribbon when lifted with the paddle.
8. If the dough is too stiff, beat the fourth egg and add in as needed until you reach the proper consistency.
9. Stir in the vanilla.
10. Prepare your piping bag by snipping off the tip and filling it with the churro dough.
11. Carefully pipe the churros into the hot oil, cutting into desired lengths, and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
12. While churros are frying, mix together 3/4 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon in a shallow dish for coating the churros.
13. Once churros are fried, transfer them to a cooling rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
14. While still warm, toss the churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
15. Serve your crispy, sugary churros warm and enjoy!
Cooking Tips:
- Be sure not to overfill your pot with oil, as this can cause the temperature to drop too much when you add your churros.
- If the dough is too loose and won't hold its shape when piped, you may need to beat in a bit more flour.
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