Homemade Mexican Churros: A Delicious Dessert Recipe
Deep-Fried Dough Delights: A Taste of Churros
Prepare for a delightful treat with this simple yet delicious Mexican churros recipe! You'll pipe a heavenly pastry dough filled with butter directly into hot oil, then coat them generously in cinnamon sugar - don't forget to have a batch of Mexican Hot Chocolate ready for dipping.
Equipment List
- 6-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot (cast iron works great)
- Deep-fry thermometer
- 6- or 7-inch spider (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 large egg
- 2 to 3 quarts vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Mexican hot chocolate, for serving
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Combine water, cinnamon stick, vanilla, butter, and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and discard cinnamon stick.
- Add flour to the saucepan, stirring with a wooden spoon until it forms a shaggy ball of dough.
- Transfer the dough to a stand mixer and mix at medium speed, adding the egg little by little until fully incorporated.
- With the dough smooth and sticky, transfer it to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 360°F (182°C).
- Add sugar and cinnamon to a medium bowl, mixing thoroughly. Set aside.
- Pipe 2 to 3 churros into hot oil, fully submerge them, and fry until golden brown (about 2 minutes). Repeat with remaining dough, keeping oil temperature consistent.
- Drain cooked churros on wire rack over paper towels, cool slightly, and toss in cinnamon sugar before serving warm with Mexican hot chocolate.
Fun Fact
Did you know that traditional Mexican churros are often made with choux pastry and served with dipping sauces such as chocolate or caramel?
Pro Tips
- Keeping the oil temperature consistent helps ensure evenly cooked churros.
- Overcrowding the frying pan may result in lower oil temperature and less crispy churros.
- For those seeking a healthier option, consider baking the churros cookies instead.
Let's Get Cooking!
Dive into the world of Mexican desserts by trying out these mouthwatering churros at home. Enjoy the crispy, sweet delicacy with a warm cup of Mexican Hot Chocolate – perfect for any gathering or sweet tooth cravings!
- Following the instructions, prepare the shaggy pastry dough by adding the sifted all-purpose flour to the boiling water, cinnamon stick, vanilla, butter, and salt.
- Once the dough has cooled slightly, transfer it to a stand mixer and incorporate the egg to make a smooth, sticky dough.
- For the cinnamon sugar coating, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. After frying the churros, toss them in this cinnamon sugar mixture before serving.
