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Crispy Homemade Cinnamon-Sugar Churros

Fried dough sticks with a crunchy exterior and soft interior, generously dusted with a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.

30 min Española / Mexicana 4 servings
Crispy Homemade Cinnamon-Sugar Churros

The story behind

Churros are a staple of Iberian and Latin American pastry, loved for their simplicity and comforting flavor. This recipe focuses on achieving the perfect ridges that hold the sugar crystals, evoking memories of family snack times. Professionally presented on a rustic cloth napkin, these churros maintain a clean and appetizing aesthetic that highlights their natural golden color.

Instructions

  1. 1
    Bring water, butter, and salt to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. 2
    Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  3. 3
    Place the dough into a churro press or a piping bag with a star-shaped tip.
  4. 4
    Pipe the dough into hot oil and fry until each stick is uniformly golden-brown.
  5. 5
    Drain the excess oil and immediately roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a clean and professional presentation.

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