Perfect Crispy Spanish Churros

An amazing dessert, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside! Churros are a traditional Spanish sweet pastry made from choux pastry. Making deep-fried Spanish churros is absolutely easy, and the result will exceed all expectations. This delicacy is perfect for breakfast with a cup of hot coffee or chocolate.
cook time: 40 min
Hazel Farrow
Perfect Crispy Spanish Churros

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

514
Calories
49g
Fat
15g
Carbs
4g
Protein

Ingredients (5 portions)

Basic:

Salt 0.25 tsp
Wheat flour 250 g
Butter 60 g
Water 200 ml
Eggs 2 pc
Vegetable oil (for deep frying) 0.5 l
Powdered sugar (+ for sprinkling) 1 tsp
Rum (dark or cognac as desired) 1 tbsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make deep-fried Spanish churros? Prepare the necessary ingredients. Take premium quality wheat flour, butter with at least 73% fat content, filtered or bottled water. The taste of the baked goods will largely depend on the quality of the products used.

Step 2

Step 2
Pour water into a saucepan, add salt, butter and powdered sugar. Powder can be replaced with regular sugar or a sweetener that is not susceptible to heat treatment. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the contents to a boil, stirring constantly. The butter should be completely dissolved.

Step 3

Step 3
Sift the flour into a suitable sized bowl to enrich it with oxygen. Thanks to this, the products will be more fluffy and airy. Flour differs in its properties, so just in case, sift a little more of it than indicated. The quantity may need to be changed. You will be guided by the desired rather thick consistency.

Step 4

Step 4
Make a hole in the center of the sifted flour. Pour the boiling oil mixture into it. Mix everything thoroughly and quickly with a spoon or silicone spatula. It is important that the flour is completely mixed with the butter and there are no flour lumps. Continue stirring until the dough begins to come together. If necessary, add a little flour. The dough should be smooth and soft.

Step 5

Step 5
In a separate container, combine eggs with dark rum. I took one large egg and one yolk. Instead of rum, you can use aromatic cognac. Stir the mixture with a whisk. Pour it into the dough and mix everything until completely homogeneous.

Step 6

Step 6
Place the dough into a pastry bag (or syringe). Take a star attachment or a regular round one. If you donʼt have a piping bag, use a heavy duty plastic food bag. Fill it with dough. Trim a small corner.

Step 7

Step 7
Pour vegetable oil with a high smoking point into a deep saucepan with a thick bottom. Do not add to the edges of the dish (2-3 cm), otherwise hot splashes will fly in all directions. Heat oil over medium heat. How do you know if the fryer is hot enough? Place a wooden spatula into the hot oil. If bubbles gather around, itʼs ready. Press the dough into strips or horseshoe shapes into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown.

Step 8

Step 8
Remove the finished dessert with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. When the treat has cooled, generously sprinkle it with powdered sugar through a fine strainer. Instead of powdered sugar, you can mix sugar (about 50 g) and ground cinnamon (1-2 teaspoons) in a plate. Roll the finished churros while still hot in this mixture, place on a dish and allow time to cool completely. Help yourself!

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