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Easy Churros Recipe – How To Make Churros

Last Updated on June 20, 2021 by Bintu. Leave a Comment

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A PLATE OF CHURROS WITH CHOCOLATE ON THE SIDE
CLOSE UP OF CHURRO BEING DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE

Want to learn how to make churros? Once you see how easy it is to make homemade churros, you’ll want to whip up a batch of these crispy, crunchy golden fried piped dough tossed in powdered sugar all the time!

a tabletop of churros with strawberries

Once you see how easy it is to make homemade churros, you’ll want to whip up a batch of these crispy, crunchy golden fried piped dough tossed in powdered sugar all the time!

If the thought of enjoying one of these fried desserts gets you as excited as it gets me and the kids, then you’re going to love learning how to make churros at home.

These Disney Copycat Churros are perfect to serve up as breakfast, brunch, and for snacks and desserts. I love serving them with Melon Agua Fresca, Mexican Smores or some creamy dreamy hot chocolate. Basically, you can enjoy churros at any time of the day.

Table of contents

  • What Are Churros? 
  • Why Make This Recipe
  • How To Make Churros 
  • Recipe Tips
  • Delicious Variations
  • FAQ
    • How Long Do Churros Last?
    • Why Do My Churros Take Longer To Fry Than Yours?
    • Why Do My Homemade Churros Taste Like Eggs? 
    • What Temperature Do You Fry Them At?
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Tools Needed
  • Get The Churros Recipe:
close up of a churros platter on a table with strawberries

What Are Churros? 

Churros are a deep-fried pastry Mexican dessert tossed in a cinnamon and sugar mixture. They are very popular in Mexico and Spain, and can be found at food trucks, festivals, and fairs all over the US. 

Churros are made from Pâte à choux, which is a type of dough that uses steam instead of yeast (or other raising agents) to puff up the dough. 

Guys, this is the same dough they use to make French Cruller donuts, cream puffs, and eclairs. So if you love those treats, you’re gonna looooove these delicious sticks of heaven too. 

Why Make This Recipe

  • Made with ingredients you already have on hand 
  • Quick and easy recipe
  • Kids love to help make them (and devour them)
  • Pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee.

How To Make Churros 

  1. Mix the first 4 ingredients in a pan, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. 
  2. Add flour and continue to mix thoroughly. Remove from heat and continue to mix until smooth and the dough comes away from the side of the pan. 
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mix until smooth. Set aside to cool. 
  4. Heat oil in a deep skillet. Fill a cake decorator bag with dough and a ½” star tip. Push out 7” long ribbons of dough, a few at a time, into hot oil and fry 5 minutes while turning until golden brown in color.
  5. Remove churros from oil and drain on paper towels. While still warm, roll in powdered sugar.
collage showing how to make churros

Recipe Tips

  • Homemade Churros taste the best when served warm. 
  • Use disposable cake decorator bags with tips that can be cut to any dimension to make these exactly how you want them. 
  • Out of cake decorator bags? Use a ziplock bag and cut the corner off to use to pipe out the dough.
  • Check the temperature of the oil frequently. Every time you add dough to the skillet, the temperature will drop. 
  • You may want to start heating your oil before you make the dough if you’re short on time.

Delicious Variations

Churros are a fun dessert that you can change up a bit to create your new family favorite. Try these different coating ideas and a few options to dip them in. 

  • Trade out the powdered sugar coating: cinnamon, sugar, or a cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Try these dips: chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, honey, maple syrup, nutella or whipped cream. 
sugared churros on a table

FAQ

How Long Do Churros Last?

If your house is anything like mine, these churros won’t last long. They are best while still warm and my family takes that seriously. 

However, if you still have some leftover, you can store in an airtight container for a day or two. They won’t be as crunchy or as yummy as when you first made them.

Why Do My Churros Take Longer To Fry Than Yours?

Folks, if your churros are taking longer than mine, check the length and thickness of your dough. If you’re making larger or thicker ones, they may need longer to cook. 

Why Do My Homemade Churros Taste Like Eggs? 

If you didn’t make your dough right, your treats may taste like eggs. 

To stop this from occurring, make sure to remove the dough from the heat in step 2 before you mix in the flour and eggs. 

This helps the butter cool down before so when you add the eggs they don’t start cooking into the dough and giving it an eggy taste. And make sure you mix the eggs in fast to prevent them from cooking.

What Temperature Do You Fry Them At?

Getting the temperature of your oil right could be the difference between soggy gross treats, burnt but raw ones or the perfect golden cooked desserts. 

Try to get your oil to 360F/182C. Hotter oil could burn the outside and leave the inside raw. And cooler oil could give you soggy churros.

Check the temperature of the oil frequently, especially as you add dough to the oil as this could drop the temperature each time. 

close up of churros with powdered sugar on a plate

Serving Suggestions

These churros are a perfect dessert to pair with these Mexican inspired recipes

  • Melon Agua Fresca.
  • Mexican Paletas Ice Pops.
  • Mexican Deviled Eggs.
  • Mexican Smores.
  • Smores Nachos
  • Easter No Bake Chex Bars.

Tools Needed

  • A skillet for frying.
  • A handy mixing bowl.
  • Measuring cups and spoons.
  • Spatula.

Get The Churros Recipe:

churros being dipped in a chocolate sauce

Easy Churros Recipes

These golden fried dessert have a tender inside and a crispy outside and are tossed in powdered sugar.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy | Budget Delicious

Equipment

skillet
Skillet
measuring cups and spoons
Cups And Spoons
Mixing Bowls
silicon kitchen utensils
Silicon Utensils

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) butter
  • 1 cup (120g) all purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 cups (980 ml) oil for frying
  • Sifted powdered sugar and cinnamon or cinnamon sugar

Instructions

  • Mix the first 4 ingredients in a pan, bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Add flour and continue to mix thoroughly. Remove from heat and continue to mix until smooth and the dough comes away from the side of the pan.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mix until smooth. Set aside to cool.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet. Fill a cake decorator bag with dough and a ½” star tip. Push out 7” long ribbons of dough, a few at a time, into hot oil and fry 5 minutes while turning until golden brown in color.
  • Remove churros from oil and drain on paper towels. While still warm, roll in powdered sugar.

Notes

Recipe Tips

  • Homemade Churros taste the best when served warm. 
  • Use disposable cake decorator bags with tips that can be cut to any dimension to make these exactly how you want them. 
  • Out of cake decorator bags? Use a ziplock bag and cut the corner off to use to pipe out the dough.
  • Check the temperature of the oil frequently. Every time you add dough to the skillet, the temperature will drop. 
  • You may want to start heating your oil before you make the dough if you’re short on time.

Delicious Variations

Churros are a fun dessert that you can change up a bit to create your new family favorite. Try these different coating ideas and a few options to dip them in. 
  • Trade out the powdered sugar coating: cinnamon, sugar, or a cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Try these dips: chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, honey, maple syrup, nutella or whipped cream. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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