[RECIPE] Churros



You can make your own delicious churros yourself now. This recipe is inspired by the snack that can be found at all of the Disney parks around the world. Enjoy!


Ingredients:
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ cup sugar


Instructions:
  1. Combine water, butter, salt, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring pot to rolling boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low.
  3. Add flour and stir vigorously until mix forms a ball. 
  4. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-7 min.
  5. Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until combined. Set aside.
  6. Using caution, heat oil in medium skillet or 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat or until temperature reaches 350˚F/177°C.
  7. Spoon dough into piping bag fitted with large star tip. 
  8. Pipe 1-inch (= +/- 2,50 cm) strip of dough over saucepan, cut with knife, and drop into hot oil. 
  9. Repeat until churro bites fill saucepan with room to fry. 
  10. Fry churro bites until golden brown. 
  11. Remove with slotted spoon or mesh spider strainer.
  12. Drain churro bites on paper towel.
  13. Mix sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. 
  14. Toss in churro bites until coated. 
  15. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.

Recipe and photo by Disney Parks.