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Churros

SUBMITTED BY: Delia PHOTO BY: NOELLER67

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 102 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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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

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 0 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 0 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 0 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 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 0 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 0 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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

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