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Churros

SUBMITTED BY: Delia  PHOTO BY: buttercup 

"These Mexican fritters are very common at fairs. In my border hometown, the line at this stand is always overwhelming. People wait hours in line just to get a taste of these churros. I have run across several recipes but this is the best one by far."
Churros Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 145 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 quarts oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.
  2. Heat oil for frying in deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pipe strips of dough into hot oil using a pastry bag. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.
  3. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2007 by Cat 
I tried it the first time 'as is,' which I believe is necessary when reviewing a recipe for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by Mommy of Four 
These were GREAT! I should have doubled the recipe because it turned out they were not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2005 by FLIPCOOK30 
Easy recipe Delia! My husband thought it was difficult to make. Did not have a pastry bag,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by claire03 
These are very good, but just remember to pipe them very thin or you'll end up with raw... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2007 by SNOWCAT749 
I have not tried this yet but in Brazil where I am from we add a caramel filling to this. To... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2005 by MALACHII 
These are splendid. I used a pastry bag but beware, the dough is hot and my bag split in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by HAWNTER 
These were pretty good except they were much tougher than churros I've bought. I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SHASTASHEEN 
These churros were so delicious, they taste better then what we used to get as kids when we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by enika 
This was a really good recipe. My kids loved them. You can't handle too much and needs to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by MYSUNSHYN 
Very easy recipe and outcome was excellent! Very authentic! Tip: Fry dough ASAP to avoid... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Churros

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 691

  • Total Fat: 51.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 293mg
  • Total Carbs: 57.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 3.3g

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